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HI HR102
Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Yamashita
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AI Summary
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Request that the Department of Accounting and General Services study the feasibility of capping project and construction management costs at 10 percent of total project cost for all state construction projects.
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Notes that Hawaii has exceptionally high construction costs due to transportation expenses, fuel costs, and high labor rates.
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Identifies that management costs have historically ranged from 7-11 percent of project costs but some contractors are charging as much as 15 percent.
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Require the Department to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2020 Regular Session convenes.
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Direct that a certified copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Comptroller.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Study The Feasibility Of Limiting The Costs Of Project And Construction Management In Each State Construction Project To Ten Percent Of The Total Cost Of The Project.
Department of Accounting and General Services
Last Action
Re-referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 38
3/19/2019