Small Purchases of Services Method of Procurement - Health & Human Services

The dividing the purchase of same, like or related services into service purchases of smaller quantities, to evade the statutory competition purchase of service requirements is not permitted.

Determination for use	Purchase of same or like services is under $25,000 in a consecutive 12-month period and in accordance with requirements and rules for small purchases. Generally, this means obtaining 3 quotes. Parceling is not permitted.
Basis for Award	Shall be made to the provider with the most advantageous quotation.
Monetary Cap	Less than $25,000 of same, like or related services in any 12 month period. Parceling is not permitted.
Brief Description of Procedures	To the extent as it is practical and based on the purchasing agency’s specifications, adequate and reasonable competition of no less than three quotations shall be solicited. The award shall be made to the provider with the most advantageous quotation.
Term of Contract	No limit specified by statute.
Public Notice of Solicitation	Not required by statute.
Public Notice of Award	Required. Must be posted to Awards Reporting Website (Executive Branch) within 7 days of award.
Protest	None specified by statute.
eProcurement System	Not required.

More Information

Flowchart-Small Purchase of Services Method of Procurement

Health and Human Service Awards

Reference

HRS Chapter 103F Purchases of Health and Human Services (Table of Contents) (Links to Sections)

HRS 103F-405 Small Purchases

Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapters 3-140 to 3-149

All chapters apply

HAR Chapter 3-146 Small Purchase of Service

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