HI HB1590

Requires public contracts on bid proposals to be awarded within thirty days of the bid opening date for projects of the department of Hawaiian home lands, department of transportation, county boards of water supply, county departments of housing, planning, and permitting, and county departments of transportation.

Addresses Hawaii's antiquated procurement process that requires protracted periods between each procurement step and prolongs contract award reviews.

Implements a recommendation from the 2009 construction industry task force established to stimulate the construction industry and create jobs in local construction.

Balances expedited procurement procedures with transparency and accountability by establishing a specific thirty-day deadline for contract awards.