All vendors doing business with the State are required to comply with all applicable statutes, administrative rules and procedures. 

Proof of vendor compliance (compliance documentation) is required. Acceptable proof/documentation for the State is obtained by subscribing to Hawaii Compliance Express.  Proof/documentation of compliance is required for awards of $2,500 and above and may be required for all awards at the discretion of the purchasing agency or Chief Procurement Officer.

Registration in Hawaii Compliance Express provides proof of compliance for the following:

• Registered and in Good Standing (COGS) with the  Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division
  
• Tax are paid (federal and state) verified by the IRS and  Department of Taxation
  
•  Compliance with the following labor laws: HRS Chapters 383, Hawaii Employment Security Law (Unemployment Insurance) HRS 386, (Worker's Compensation law) HRS 392 Temporary Disability Insurance and HRS 393 Prepaid Healthcare Act,  verified by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations 

Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE)

Vendors obtain proof of compliance by subscribing to Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE), a one-stop online program where vendors may verify and manage their compliance. HCE eliminates the need to provide paper documents for each award. The cost to subscribe to HCE is $12/year.  For more information and registration visit Hawaii Compliance Express.  It is recommended vendors register in HCE as soon as possible and prior to responding to a a solicitation to allow time for processing.

Note:  If a vendor is not registered in HCE and compliante upon award, award may be delayed or not awarded to the vendor.  It is recommended vendors register in HCE as soon as possible and prior to responding to a a solicitation to allow time for processing which may take up to 2 weeks.  Purchasing agencies may check Hawaii Compliance Express for compliance status at any time.

Having trouble with your Hawaii Compliance Express status or need to contact the departments directly? Visit the above department websites or the HCE contact information.

See also:

When must procurement personnel/HePS buyer obtain compliance documentation?

Is compliance documentation required when using HePS?

If a vendor is not in Hawaii Compliance Express, can the quote be rejected?

Do vendors located outside of Hawaii have to meet the requirement for compliance documentation?

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