HRS §103D-301

How contracts are awarded

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This section says that, unless another law allows something different, every government contract must be awarded using one of the listed methods. Each method is explained in its own separate section. It does not set any rules itself.

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The statute, as written — Methods of source selection

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Unless otherwise authorized by law, all contracts shall be awarded pursuant to the following sections, as applicable: (1) Section 103D-302 (Competitive sealed bids); (2) Section 103D-303 (Competitive sealed proposals); (3) Section 103D-304 (Professional services procurement); (4) Section 103D-305 (Small purchases); (5) Section 103D-306 (Sole source procurement); and (6) Section 103D-307 (Emergency procurements). [L Sp 1993, c 8, pt of §2; am L 2013, c 239, §2]

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§103D-302 Competitive sealed bidding

§103D-303 Competitive sealed proposals

§103D-304 How the state hires professional service providers

§103D-305 Small purchases; no splitting purchases to avoid rules

§103D-306 Sole source procurement

§103D-307 Emergency purchases without normal bidding

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