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When don't buyers use HePS for purchases less than the current threshold for small purchases?

At this time, do not use HePS for:

  • Price or vendor list purchases (including purchases from WSCA Lists in which the State of Hawaii participates);
  • Sole Source procurements pursuant to  HRS 103D-306;

Unless otherwise directed, HePS is not required for but may be used, as applicable:

  • Emergency procurements pursuant to HRS 103F-307;
  • Exemptions;
  • Purchases less than $15,000.


Note:  Small purchases of design professional services furnished by licensees under HRS chapter 464 shall be procured in accordance with HRS 1030-304 and not under small purchases method of source selection pursuant to HRS 103D-305 and HAR 3-122 Subchapter 8.



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