Bill > HB1155

This bill makes several key changes to Hawaii's procurement laws, focusing on ethical procurement practices and project management contracts. First, it prohibits governmental bodies and public employees from procuring project management services through non-governmental third-party contracts, with a specific exception for independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. The bill defines "project management" as a professional service that manages a project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion. Additionally, the bill temporarily authorizes, until June 30, 2027, a special provision for the Department of Transportation (DOT) that allows outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements for a solicitation to bid on those projects, provided the DOT director determines in writing that such a waiver is in the state's best interests and the solicitation meets certain federal procurement guidelines. The bill also requires the DOT to submit a report within 30 days after the first year of implementation, detailing the Act's application, benefits, and recommending whether the amendments should be made permanent, amended, or repealed. The bill will take effect on July 1, 3000, with section 3 specifically being repealed on June 30, 2027.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1155&year=2026