How is public works construction procured in Hawaii?

By competitive sealed bidding under the Hawaii Procurement Code (HRS 103D), with agencies setting their own small-purchase limits.

Does Hawaii require multiple-prime contracts?

No. Hawaii has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Hawaii public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of Hawaii

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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026

Competitive bidding threshold (public work): Competitive sealed bidding (HRS 103D)
Governing statute: HRS Chapter 104
Award standard: Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?: No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage: More than $2,000
Addenda distribution: To all prospective bidders

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Competitive bidding threshold

Public works are procured by competitive sealed bidding under the Hawaii Procurement Code (HRS 103D); each agency sets the small-purchase limit below which simplified procedures apply.

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.

Multiple-prime contracts

Hawaii has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

Prevailing wage applies to every public works construction project over $2,000 under HRS Chapter 104, regardless of how the project is procured or financed.¹

Document distribution & addenda

Hawaii DOT §102.17 requires all addenda to be provided to all prospective bidders through the HIePRO system and to become part of the contract documents.³

Record of change

Hawaii's prevailing wage applies to essentially all public work — the threshold is just $2,000 under HRS Chapter 104, and it applies no matter how the project is procured or financed.

Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications §102.17 (Addenda) — provided to all prospective bidders via HIePRO.
Verified
Jul 7, 2026

Page created and verified against HRS Chapter 104 and the Hawaii Procurement Code (HRS 103D).

Sources

1. Hawaii Legislature — HRS Chapter 104 (wages on public works). law.justia.com
2. Hawaii Dept. of Labor & Industrial Relations — Prevailing wages on public works. labor.hawaii.gov
3. Hawaii DOT (HDOT) — Standard Specifications §102.17 (Addenda) — provided to all prospective bidders via HIePRO. hidot.hawaii.gov

Frequently asked

What is Hawaii's prevailing-wage threshold?: $2,000 — prevailing wage applies to every public works construction project over $2,000 under HRS Chapter 104, regardless of procurement method.
How is public works construction procured in Hawaii?: By competitive sealed bidding under the Hawaii Procurement Code (HRS 103D), with agencies setting their own small-purchase limits.
Does Hawaii require multiple-prime contracts?: No. Hawaii has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.