Music Studio Therapy Program for Incarcerated Youth

Q27000004 Music Studio Therapy Program for Incarcerated YouthGeneral InformationSolicitation Number
Q27000004Status
ReleasedDepartmentHuman ServicesDivisionOffice of Youth ServicesIslands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
OahuCategoryGoods and ServicesRelease Date 07/01/2026Offer Due Date & Time07/10/2026 02:00 PMDescriptionSCOPE OF WORK:

Objective

Provides and offers a creative music studio and therapeutic space and programming in a youth correctional facility with confidences that it will help cultivate good culture, influence self-expression and positive relationship building among youth, students, educators, staff and transition back to community. This may include a studio space and structure alignments to meet the expectations of the music/studio program.
Project Outline

Provide a safe space for youth to learn programming through music and sound that will be an extremely valuable asset when coupled with stable

therapeutic relationships. The music studio and therapy program shall serve as a catalyst to breaking down barriers that our youth are faced with when challenged with the idea of positive change.
Program Goals

To address the shortage of music therapy opportunities and hip-hop-related programming in the juvenile justice system, and education systems.

To establish a music recording studio program for youth who aspire to be poets, rappers, singers, songwriters, podcast host, producers and

provide a safe space for creativity and self-expression.

To establish culturally responsive programs that can teach relevant life skills such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.

To educate students on music business options and career paths other than the rapper. Make them aware of other career options in the creative industries.

To develop an incentive-based program that will curve behaviors as students become self-driven and self-aware to earn entry into the program.

To develop and formalize positive youth and staff relationship opportunities through mentoring, music, and culture. -resources, training, On call Long-term backend support and tools to be successful in offering a therapy recording studio program.Contact PersonKahookele, TammiEmail tkahookele@dhs.hawaii.gov Phone808-587-5710General CommentsProvide a quote that would include the details based on the scope of work, staff cost, operations and training curriculum to install and implement the program (studio) at a youth correctional facility, and cost for any taxes, shipping, travel (if applicable) and on-going support services. Procurement OfficerLeanne GillespieAttachments AG-008 103D General Conditions (1.10.23).pdf

Direct all questions regarding this Solicitation, and any questions or Issues relating to the accessibility
of this Solicitation (Including the appendices and exhibits to this Document, and any other document related
to this Solicitation), to: Kahookele, Tammi.

Q27000004 Music Studio Therapy Program for Incarcerated YouthLine Items

Direct all questions regarding this Solicitation, and any questions or Issues relating to the accessibility
of this Solicitation (Including the appendices and exhibits to this Document, and any other document related
to this Solicitation), to: Kahookele, Tammi.

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