Section 3-122-145 - Multiple award contract(a) A multiple award contract is a contract resulting from an award of an indefinite quantity requirement for one or more similar goods or services to more than one bidder or offeror. The relative importance of price may vary based on the requirement and method of source selection. In making a best value determination under a competitive sealed proposals process, the purchasing agency may consider among other factors: special features, trade-in, life cycle, warranties, service availability, past performance, environmental or energy efficiency considerations or both, and competition in the marketplace.(b) The chief procurement officer shall determine, and the solicitation shall so state, if use of multiple award contracts is voluntary or mandatory for purchasing agencies.(c) Multiple awards may be limited to a number of suppliers necessary to meet the valid requirements of using agencies and to provide for best value and competitive pricing.(d) All eligible users of the contract shall be named in the solicitation or be allowed to participate at a later date.(e) The State shall reserve the right to take offers separately if: (1) A particular quantity requirement arises which exceeds its normal requirement or an amount specified in the contract; or(2) The head of a purchasing agency approves a finding that the goods or services available under the contract will not meet a nonrecurring special need of the State.(f) The contract shall allow the using agencies to procure goods produced, or services performed, incidental to the State's own programs, as correctional industries, when the goods or services satisfy the need.(g) A multiple award contract may also be awarded through a single competitive solicitation on a geographic or regional basis, pursuant to section 3-122-146.[Eff 12/15/95; am and comp 11/17/97; am and comp MAR 21 2008] (Auth: HRS §§ 103D-202, 103D-322) (Imp: HRS § 103D-322)