HB 2657 Summary

• Adds a 15 percent preference in bid evaluation for repair and maintenance contracts where all work is performed in-state.

• For contracts with mixed in-state and out-of-state work, increases the out-of-state portion of bids by 15 percent for bid comparison purposes only.

• Awards the contract to the lowest total bid after applying the preference, with the actual contract amount being the original bid price without the preference adjustment.

• Applies to Section 103D-302 contracts under Hawaii's public procurement law.

• Takes effect upon approval.