RFP J28018-Mediation and Related Dispute Resolution Services

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii is issuing a Request for Proposals for Mediation and Related Dispute Resolution Services for the period July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2029.

Provide Hawaii residents and court users with neutral alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes for early, party-driven, and efficient solutions and promote the use of ADR as an effective way to resolve disputes without litigation.

**Submission method:** All proposals and proposal forms shall be submitted electronically through the State of Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) at https://hiepro.ehawaii.gov/welcome.html.

Applicants interested in responding to this solicitation must be registered on HlePRO.

Awards made for this solicitation, if any, shall be done through the HlePRO and shall, therefore, be subject to a mandatory .75% (.0075) transaction fee, not to exceed **$5,000** for the total contract term.

Responses to this RFP, including proposed prices and/or fees will be considered firm for 90 days from the proposal due date.

Initial Term of Contract and Renewals: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2029. The contract may be extended for an additional two (2) year period, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds and satisfactory performance of services by providers.

Pursuant to HRS §103-53, as a prerequisite to entering into contracts of $25,000 or more, providers are required to have a tax clearance from the Hawaii State Department of Taxation (DOTAX) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).