Community-Based Residential Services - Bid RFP No. HMS-501-26 - Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, HI RFP

Bid #RFP No. HMS-501-26-11. Contact: ssagayaga@dhs.hawaii.gov. Human Services, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Hawaii. The Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Youth Services (OYS), is requesting proposals from qualified Applicants. Due Jun 19 (5 days left).

About this solicitation

The Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Youth Services (OYS), is requesting proposals from qualified Applicants to provide Community-Based Residential Services (CBRS) on the islands of Oʻahu (City and County of Honolulu), County of Maui to include Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi and the County of Kauaʻi . These services are for hard-to-reach youth, at-risk of homelessness or youth justice involvement and their families to address immediate and long-term needs through the provision of shelter, case management, integration of social services, and referral for services. The overall goal is to prevent and mitigate negative youth outcomes by connecting youth to emergency shelter and services that increase protective factors such as building natural supports and promoting resilience, and to decrease risk factors such as homelessness, family discourse, and youth violence. The contract term will be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, and may be extended for one (1) additional 24-month period, contingent upon program performance, availability of funds, and budget execution policies. Multiple contracts may be awarded under this request for proposals. Comments: Refer to Attachments. The OYS, referenced as the “state purchasing agency,” will conduct a virtual orientation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (HST). All prospective Applicants are encouraged to attend the orientation and READ the RFP Proposal prior to attending to familiarize RFP orientation session: To join the meeting, click on the following link: RFP No. HMS-501-26-11: Community-Based Residential Services Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Office of Youth Services is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Bid summary

Human Services issued this furniture and equipment opportunity in Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Hawaii, referenced as solicitation number RFP No. HMS-501-26-11. It was published on May 14, 2026, and responses are due by June 19, 2026. Questions can be directed to ssagayaga@dhs.hawaii.gov.

Public procurement context

Human Services in Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Hawaii is using this solicitation to procure furniture work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a furniture solicitation in Hawaii are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Hawaii so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Human Services's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 19, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to ssagayaga@dhs.hawaii.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Human Services should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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