When must a buyer check or obtain compliance documentation?
Buyers in the executive branch must verify or obtain compliance documentation for all purchases of $15,000 or greater.
Exception: There may be special
instances when HePS solicitions are issued pursuant to HRS
103D-307 (Emergency procurements).
(Reference: Procurement
Circular 2006-07, Amendment 1 (Guidelines for Small Purchases, Item
4);
HRS 103D-310(c);
HAR 3-122-112)
(Note: The the minimum dollar requirement for Department of Education may vary and be as high at $25,000)
If a vendor is participating in Hawaii
Compliance Express, and is compliant buyers are
required to verify such and may not require a vendor to
supply a paper certificate.
(Reference: Procurement
Circular 2005-04, Amendment 3, Hawaii Compliance Express)
Other jurisdictions shall obtain compliance documentation for
all purchases procured pursuant to HRS 103D-302, -303, -304 and -306.
unless required for additional purchases by the chief procurement
officer.
(Reference:
HRS 103D-310(c);
HAR 3-122-112)
See also
What are compliance documents?
Are vendors required to register in Hawaii Compliance Express when using HePS?
If a vendor is not in Hawaii Compliance Express, can the quote be rejected?
Do vendors located outside of Hawaii have to meet the requirement for compliance documents?