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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?

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