HRS §103F-503
Contract award paused during a protest
If someone files a timely protest or asks for reconsideration, the government must not award the contract until the issue is settled. The only exception is if the chief procurement officer writes a decision saying an immediate award is needed to protect someone's health, safety, or welfare.
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The statute, as written — Award of contract suspended during a protest
In the event of a timely protest, or request for reconsideration, no further action to award the contract until the issue is resolved shall be taken, unless the chief procurement officer makes a written determination that the award of the contract without delay is necessary to protect the health, safety, or welfare of a person, as provided by rules.
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