The State of Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking qualified providers to assist adult offenders and parolees on Kauai and Maui with employment services. The initial contract term is for 24 months, from March 01, 2026, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Proposals must be postmarked by December 19, 2025, and received within 10 days of the deadline. A non-mandatory orientation will be held on November 12, 2025. Written questions are due by November 17, 2025. The total budget is $400,000. 00. The evaluation will be conducted in three phases. The award of a contract is subject to the availability of funds.
The bid notice states proposals shall be mailed, postmarked by the united states postal service on or before december 19, 2025, and received no later than 10 calendar days from the submittaldeadline.
The bid notice states payment shall be based upon a milestone payment system whereby dcr shall pay the provider a percentage of the total fixed unit rate per offender or parolee at each of the four performance milestones.
The bid notice states he award decisions shall be based on competition and the advantage to the state.
The bid notice states provider shall be a profit corporation under the laws of the state of hawaii or nonprofit organization determined by the internal revenue services to be exempt from the federal income tax.
The bid notice states a nonmandatory orientation for applicants in reference to the request for proposals will be held on wednesday, november 12, 2025 from 10: 00 a. m. to 11: 00 a. m. , hst, or its adjournment.
The bid notice states pursuant to hrs **** and har chapter 148, an applicant aggrieved by an award of a contract may file a protest.
The bid notice states he total budget is 400, **** maui 200, **** kauai 200, ****.