Hawaii SB858 amends procurement laws to provide a five percent bid preference for contractors with registered apprenticeship agreements.

Hawaii SB858 amends procurement laws to provide a five percent bid preference for contractors with registered apprenticeship agreements. Governmental bodies entering into public works contracts valued at $250,000 or more must decrease the bid amount by five percent for qualified bidders. The earned credit can be applied to future bids for three years. The chief procurement officer issues an earned credit certificate upon successful completion of a project. Contractors must maintain records for three years and allow audits by the purchasing agency.

Hawaii SB858 amends procurement laws to provide a five percent bid preference for contractors with registered apprenticeship agreements.

Hawaii SB858 amends procurement laws to provide a five percent bid preference for contractors with registered apprenticeship agreements. Governmental bodies entering into public works contracts valued at $250,000 or more must decrease the bid amount by five percent for qualified bidders. The earned credit can be applied to future bids for three years. The chief procurement officer issues an earned credit certificate upon successful completion of a project. Contractors must maintain records for three years and allow audits by the purchasing agency.