FAQ for HePS

What is HePS? — last modified 02-05-2008 11:34

Isn't the Procurement Notices System (PNS) considered electronic procurement?

What are some of the benefits of utilzing HePS? — last modified 02-19-2008 13:24

Is HePS being used for all solicitations? — last modified 02-05-2008 11:46

Should vendors stop checking the procurement notices website?

Which government agencies are utilizing HePS? — last modified 06-18-2008 12:01

What are the benefits of HePS to vendors? — last modified 02-19-2008 13:29

What is SicommNet? — last modified 02-05-2008 11:20

Where do I register for HePS and how much does it cost? — last modified 02-19-2008 13:30

Isn't there an annual fee of $15 for HePS? — last modified 02-05-2008 11:50

Is there a cost to use HePS? — last modified 02-19-2008 13:33

When do state agencies have to use HePS? — last modified 06-18-2008 06:14

What if the price quote is less than $15,000? — last modified 12-26-2007 09:36

Is HePS being used for SPO price and vendor list contracts? — last modified 02-05-2008 11:55

How do vendors view all the request for quotations on HePS? — last modified 02-05-2008 11:18

Do vendors have to include all the commodity codes in the commodity profile?

What are compliance documents? — last modified 07-24-2008 16:46

Who should vendors call if they forget the password to access HePS? — last modified 12-26-2007 15:43

I receive e-mail notifications from the mainland but not from Hawaii. Is something wrong ? — last modified 12-26-2007 09:45

Who should vendors contact if they have questions? — last modified 02-21-2008 15:46

What statutes, rules, procedures, etc. do I need to know when conducting solicitations for small purchase request for quotes on HePS? — last modified 06-12-2008 06:58

Statutory and administrative reference for HePS

What statutes and regulations shall vendors be in compliance with prior to award? — last modified 01-14-2008 07:47

Who should buyers/approvers contact if they forget their password? — last modified 01-24-2008 10:41

What happens when the lowest quote is too high? — last modified 04-22-2008 14:01

Do we have to award to the lowest priced quotation? — last modified 06-03-2008 14:54

In "Award Type" what's the difference between definite and indefinite delivery? — last modified 12-27-2007 05:12

Why do we have HePS? — last modified 12-27-2007 05:08

How are approvals established in HePS? — last modified 03-18-2008 12:18

Are there approvals in HePS? How do they work? — last modified 02-19-2008 13:51

Who should buyers/approvers call with questions? — last modified 02-05-2008 12:06

If I receive no quotes on my HePS solicitation, can I just award to whoever I can find? — last modified 06-16-2008 11:16

If a vendor is not in Hawaii Compliance Express, can the quote be rejected? — last modified 07-24-2008 17:12

When must a buyer check or obtain compliance documentation? — last modified 07-24-2008 16:39

Are vendors required to register in Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) when using HePS? — last modified 07-24-2008 16:45

For HePS awards, what documents must accompany the PO to pre-audit? — last modified 06-20-2008 17:32

If a buyer expects a solcitation on HePS to be over $15,000 but award is less than $15,000 is the vendor required to provide compliance documents? — last modified 05-22-2008 15:18

Why can't I state in the RFQ solicitation that award will be based on best value rather than lowest price? — last modified 06-03-2008 17:06

Why can't I just do all purchasing on HePS? — last modified 06-03-2008 17:01

Why are there so many rules? Why can't I just use HePS and keep it simple? — last modified 06-03-2008 17:13

Do vendors located outside of Hawaii have to meet the requirement for compliance documents? — last modified 07-24-2008 16:41

When don't buyers use HePS for purchases less than $50,000? — last modified 06-26-2008 11:46

Where can I find the answers to questions about a solicitation asked on HePS? — last modified 07-11-2008 07:59

Answers to questions about a solicitation-find solicitation — last modified 07-11-2008 07:22

Find answers to questions. — last modified 07-11-2008 07:23

Is there a way to check Hawaii Compliance Express for vendor compliance if I am not in the process of awarding? — last modified 07-24-2008 17:10