HRS §103D-711
Who can sue over a procurement decision
This section says who can go to court to challenge a decision made by a procurement officer. Only the people or groups listed here can sue, and they must follow the rules in this section. The attorney general is the only one who can settle a lawsuit against the state.
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The statute, as written — Judicial action
(a) Only parties to the contract aggrieved by a decision issued pursuant to section 103D-703 by a state chief procurement officer or a designee may initiate an action under section 661-1. (b) A person aggrieved by a decision issued pursuant to section 103D-703 by a county chief procurement officer or a designee may initiate an action under, or by virtue of, the contract in controversy in the circuit court. (c) A governmental body aggrieved by a decision issued pursuant to section 103D-703 by a state or county chief procurement officer or a designee may initiate an action under, or by virtue of, the contract in controversy in the circuit court. (d) To the extent the remedies provided in this part, including provisions for interest, differ from the remedies available against the State under chapter 661, the remedies shall be as provided in this part. Only the attorney general may settle and resolve a matter filed in the courts against the State pursuant to this section. [L Sp 1993, c 8, pt of §2; am L 1999, c 162, §9]
Sections this one refers to
§103D-703 Resolving contract disputes with the government
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