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FAQ for HePS Buyers

Frequently asked questions about HePS by Buyers


  1. What is HePS? 
  2. What are some benefits of using HePS?
  3. What is SicommNet?
  4. When do state agencies have to utilize HePS?
  5. Is HePS being used for SPO price and vendor list contracts?
  6. What if the quote is less than $15,000?
  7. When don't state agencies use HePS for purchases less than the small purchase threshhold?
  8. What happens when the lowest quote is too high?
  9. Do we have to award to the lowest priced quotation?
  10. If I receive no quotes on my HePS solicitation, can I just award to whoever I can find?

  11. In "Award Type" what's the difference between definite and indefinite delivery?
  12. Are there approvals in HePS? How do they work?
  13. How are approvals established in HePS?
  14. Is there a way I can tell if I have an approver or if I am responsible for approving?
  15. What is compliance documentation/proof of compliance?
  16. When must a buyer obtain compliance documentation?
  17. Is compliance documentation required when using HePS?
  18. If a vendor is not in Hawaii Compliance Express, can the quote be rejected?
  19. Do vendors located outside of Hawaii have to meet the requirement for compliance documentation?

  20. Is there a way to check Hawaii Compliance Express for vendor compliance if a buyer is not in the process of awarding?

  21. Where can a buyer find the Vendor Compliance Report after award in HePS?

  22. If a buyer expects a solicitation on HePS to be over $15,000 but award is less than $15,000 is the buyer required to obtain compliance documentation?

  23. What statutes, administrative rules, procurement circulars etc. do buyers need to know to conduct a small purchase request for quote on HePS?
  24. For HePS awards, what documents must accompany the PO to pre-audit?
  25. Who should buyers or approvers contact if the password is forgotten?
  26. Who should buyers or approvers contact with questions?
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