Counseling Services Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that quotations must be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, June 01, 2026. The email submitting quotations shall include the cover letter, technical quote (Factor 1, Factor 2, Factor 3), and price quote, in separate files. If the total size of the files exceeds 10MB, multiple emails should be used.

The bid notice indicates that payment will be made by the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. Invoices are to be submitted electronically. The government is bound by the Prompt Payment Act to reimburse contractors on the 30th calendar day after a proper and valid invoice is officially received by the agency.

The bid notice incorporates FAR ****, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, which includes a warranty clause stating that the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in the contract.

The bid notice states that the basis of award will be best value to the government, evaluating submissions as a whole considering price and non-price factors combined. Non-price factors (qualifications of key personnel, corporate experience, and past performance) are more important than price.

The bid notice requires specific qualifications for key personnel, including a PhD or PsyD for Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists, and a Master's degree for Masters Level Clinicians, along with relevant licensure and experience. Contractors must also demonstrate relevant corporate experience and satisfactory past performance.

The bid notice incorporates FAR clauses related to termination for cause and convenience, which outline potential consequences for contractor default or failure to comply with contract terms. It also mentions that the contractor shall be liable for any and all rights and remedies provided by law in the event of termination for cause.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or award, but it does incorporate FAR ****, Protest After Award, which addresses protest procedures.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but it does mention that critical incident debriefings should be provided within 48 hours for incidents resulting in death and within 72 hours for critical incidents that do not result in death. The consultant will respond in a reasonable and timely manner to requests for emergency evaluation and/or assessments. The contract term is for twelve months, with potential extensions.

The bid notice states that payments will be made no later than thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of the statement for goods received and services completed.

The bid notice states that the city shall award a contract to the responsive, responsible offeror with the lowest total sum bid.

The bid notice requires that the offeror must have a current, valid, and in good standing license to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii. Offerors must also be able to furnish such licenses within three (3) business days upon the city's request.

The bid notice mentions that failure to meet contract requirements will constitute a breach of contract that may result in suspension or debarment, and the exercise of rights and remedies as provided by law.

The bid notice explicitly states that the offeror shall not include samples or descriptive literature unless expressly requested, and any unsolicited samples will not be examined or tested.

The deadline to submit requests for clarifications/substitutions is May 20, 2026.