HI HB895

Authorizes the procurement policy board to adopt administrative rules to address situations where fewer than three qualified persons submit proposals for professional services procurement under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 103D-304.

Allows the selection committee to rank qualified persons based on selection criteria when fewer than three qualified submittals are received and forward the ranking to the chief procurement officer.

Permits the chief procurement officer to proceed with procurement in accordance with administrative rules adopted by the procurement policy board when fewer than three qualified proposals exist.

Requires the contract file to contain a copy of the summary of qualifications for each ranked person and ensures equal distribution of contracts among persons with identical qualifications.

Takes effect upon approval.