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HI HB376
Bill
Status
1/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 103D-302, Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow purchasing agencies to award contracts to the second lowest responsible and responsive bidder in certain cases, in addition to the current lowest bidder option.
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Permits negotiation of bid price adjustments with the second lowest bidder when all bids exceed available funds and time or economic considerations prevent resolicitation.
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Updates statutory language for clarity by replacing "it" with specific references and "which" with "that" in provisions regarding bid notices and evaluation criteria.
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Maintains requirement that construction bids specify names and scope of work for joint contractors or subcontractors, with exception for work valued at one percent or less of total bid.
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Takes effect July 1, 2112.
Legislative Description
Relating To Procurement.
Procurement
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Hashimoto excused (3).
2/12/2021