HI HB373

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103D-302(c) to specify requirements for public notice of invitations for bids and requests for proposals.

Requires invitations for bids to be made by public notice in a printed publication or electronic format accessible statewide for a period not to exceed 15 days.

Implements recommendations from a 2009 construction industry task force and a 2010 small business working group to streamline state procurement procedures and support economic recovery and job creation.

Maintains balance between expedited procurement procedures and accountability and transparency requirements for state contracts.