Section 3-122-9.02 - Request for information When it is considered impractical to initially prepare a definitive purchase description or when discussions with vendors are not productive, the procurement officer may, prior to issuing a competitive sealed bid or proposal, issue a request for information which shall include but not be limited to:
(1) The objective of the procurement;(2) That the response is to provide the purchasing agency with recommendations that will serve to accomplish the work required by the procurement;(3) That the purchasing agency reserves the right to incorporate in a solicitation, if issued, any recommendations presented in the response to the request for information; and(4) That neither the purchasing agency nor the supplier responding has any obligation under the request for information.Haw. Code R. § 3-122-9.02
[Eff and comp 11/17/97; am and comp MAR 21 2008] (Auth: HRS § 103D-202) (Imp: HRS §§ 103D-302, 103D-303)