All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: The goal of this service is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for minors who have been ordered by the court and/or referred to participate in a residential program. Programs shall provide clients with a safe, clean, supportive, well supervised environment in which minors can develop the tools and skills needed to function in society as young adults. Services should also be reflective of the court’s balanced and restorative justice philosophy, and the juvenile justice reform effort with emphasis on best practices/evidence-based practices, collaboration and cultural competency. The goals of balanced and restorative justice are accountability, competency development, and public safety; 1. The applicant shall have licenses and certificates, as applicable, in accordance with federal, state and county regulations, and comply with all applicable Hawaii Administrative Rules. 2. The applicant must have demonstrated its competence or qualifications to perform the required services and shall have a minimum one year experience in the provision of services. 3. The applicant must have an accounting system, with acceptable accounting practices and standards. 4. The proposed service must meet all required state licensing or certification standards and provide assurances of fair hearing and grievance procedures for clientele, civil rights compliance, information safeguarding practices, and proof of insurance coverages as applicable. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to be compliant with the PREA standards. 5. The applicant shall submit in a timely manner upon request by the Judiciary, any additional information needed by the Judiciary to make a decision on the applicant’s proposal. The Judiciary may request an oral discussion or presentation in support of the proposal. On-site visits may be made.