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. (HD1)

Statutes affected:
SB2075: 103D-1001
SB2075 SD1: 103D-302, 103D-303, 103D-702, 103D-1001, 103D-1002
SB2075 HD1: 103D-302, 103D-303, 103D-702, 103D-1001, 103D-1002