Section 3-122-61.06 - Preparing a multi-step invitation for bids(a) The multi-step sealed bidding process uses an invitation for bids consisting of two phases, and combines the receipt of technical proposals of the competitive sealed proposals process and the low priced bid award of the competitive sealed bidding process. (1) Phase one is composed of one or more steps in which bidders submit unpriced technical proposals to be evaluated based on criteria set forth in the invitation for bids;and(2) Phase two is to consider the priced bids from bidders whose unpriced technical proposals are determined to be acceptable in phase one, and award is made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.(b) The two-phase invitation for bids shall conform to the requirements of section 3-122-21, including the following: (1) That unpriced technical proposals are requested;(2) Whether priced bids are to be submitted at the same time as unpriced technical proposals, and if they are, that the priced bids shall be submitted in a separately sealed envelope;(3) That the priced bids will be considered only in phase two and only from those bidders whose unpriced technical proposals are found acceptable in phase one;(4) That the State, to the extent the procurement officer finds necessary, may conduct discussions pursuant to section 3-122-53; and(5) That the good, service, or construction being procured shall be furnished generally in accordance with the bidder's unpriced technical proposal as found to be finally acceptable and shall meet the requirements of the invitation for bids.Haw. Code R. § 3-122-61.06
[Eff and comp MAR 21 2008] (Auth: HRS §§ 103D-202, 103D-302) (Imp: HRS § 103D-302)