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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, to a non-selected offeror until after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2525, amends the Hawaii Public Procurement Code to clarify what information a procurement officer can share with a vendor who was not selected for a contract. Specifically, during a debriefing, which is a process where a non-selected vendor can request feedback on their proposal after a contract has been awarded, the procurement officer can explain why the vendor's proposal had weaknesses or deficiencies compared to the requirements of the bid. However, the procurement officer is prohibited from revealing the actual proposals or specific evaluation scores of other competing vendors, with the sole exception of a summary of overall scores, until after any formal protests regarding the award are resolved and the contract has been officially signed. This change aims to maintain fairness and confidentiality in the bidding process while still allowing for transparency in feedback to unsuccessful bidders.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D),
Les Ihara (D),
Lorraine Inouye (D),
Dru Kanuha (D),
Last Action
Senate Ways and Means Hearing (10:15:00 3/3/2026 Conference Room 211 & Videoconference) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2927&year=2026 |
| SB2927_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2927_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2927_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2927_SD1_SSCR2416_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2927_SD1_SSCR2416_.pdf |
| SB2927_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2927_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2927_.HTM |
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