SB 2075: PUBLIC PROCUREMENT; LOCAL PREFERENCE; HAWAII BIDDERS; HAWAII OFFERORS; COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING; COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS; DEBARMENT; RULES

Requires purchasing agencies to apply a five per cent flat rate local preference in evaluating bids or proposals from qualified Hawaii bidders or offerors who submit a timely preference certification.  Establishes criteria for a bid or proposal to qualify for a local preference.  Establishes requirements for the qualification and certification of Hawaii bidders and offerors and consequences for failure to maintain qualification.  Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules.  Effective 7/1/2525.  (HD2)