Hawaii HB1414 amends procurement laws to allow contract awards to bidders other than the lowest if deemed not in the state's best interest.

Hawaii HB1414 modifies procurement procedures by allowing the head of a purchasing agency to award contracts to bidders other than the lowest if it is not in the state's best interest. This change permits negotiations with the lowest bidder to adjust the bid price to fit available funds. The bill also ensures that existing rights, penalties, and proceedings are unaffected by these changes. The amendments apply to contracts awarded after the bill's effective date.

Hawaii HB1414 amends procurement laws to allow contract awards to bidders other than the lowest if deemed not in the state's best interest.

Hawaii HB1414 modifies procurement procedures by allowing the head of a purchasing agency to award contracts to bidders other than the lowest if it is not in the state's best interest. This change permits negotiations with the lowest bidder to adjust the bid price to fit available funds. The bill also ensures that existing rights, penalties, and proceedings are unaffected by these changes. The amendments apply to contracts awarded after the bill's effective date.