SB 2384 Summary

• Limits Hawaii products procurement preference to agricultural goods, value-added products, and commodities only, removing it from public works construction and other product categories.

• Establishes that purchasing agencies must review specifications for Hawaii products where available and where procurement promotes agricultural production and sustainability goals.

• Maintains 10% price reduction for Class I Hawaii products and 15% for Class II products during bid evaluation, with contract amounts based on actual bid price exclusive of preferences.

• Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to notify all registered construction product vendors of amendments to Hawaii products preference provisions.

• Exempts procurement from Hawaii products preference requirements when it would disqualify governmental agencies from receiving federal funds or when solicitations are for public works construction.