Hawaii SB1057 incentivizes contractors to participate in state-registered apprenticeship programs for public works projects.

Hawaii SB1057 amends public works procurement to incentivize contractors to participate in state-registered apprenticeship programs. The bill provides a five percent reduction in the bid amount for contractors who are parties to registered apprenticeship agreements for each trade employed on projects valued at $250,000 or more. Contractors must submit proof of these agreements at the time of bidding and continue to certify compliance throughout the project. Failure to maintain these agreements can result in project cessation or debarment.

Hawaii SB1057 incentivizes contractors to participate in state-registered apprenticeship programs for public works projects.

Hawaii SB1057 amends public works procurement to incentivize contractors to participate in state-registered apprenticeship programs. The bill provides a five percent reduction in the bid amount for contractors who are parties to registered apprenticeship agreements for each trade employed on projects valued at $250,000 or more. Contractors must submit proof of these agreements at the time of bidding and continue to certify compliance throughout the project. Failure to maintain these agreements can result in project cessation or debarment.