Hawaii Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to register, find, and respond to Hawaii state RFPs.
Bid Threshold
$25,000 small purchase threshold.
Vendor registration
HANDS vendor registration; Hawaii Compliance Express required for awards.
What makes Hawaii different
- •State Procurement Office (SPO)
- •Inter-island logistics considerations
- •Cooperative purchasing
Major solicitation categories in Hawaii
Hawaii agencies, universities, and authorities procure across every major vertical. Below are the categories where Bid Responder customers see the highest volume — including NEVI EV charging, which sits alongside other infrastructure and services categories rather than dominating the picture.
Information Technology
Software, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services for Hawaii state agencies, courts, and higher education.
Healthcare & Public Health
Medicaid systems, behavioral health services, public health labs, and clinical staffing across Hawaii HHS-equivalent agencies.
Construction & Infrastructure
Vertical and horizontal construction, design-build, and architectural and engineering services for Hawaii DOT, GSA-equivalent, and capital projects.
Transportation & EV Charging (NEVI)
Transit operations, fleet, traffic management, and Hawaii's NEVI plan for federally funded EV charging along Alternative Fuel Corridors.
Energy & Utilities
Renewable generation, energy efficiency retrofits, microgrids, and demand response programs in Hawaii.
Professional & Management Services
Consulting, program management, training, organizational change, and policy support for Hawaii agencies.
Facilities, Janitorial & Security
Building maintenance, custodial, armed and unarmed security, and life-safety services for Hawaii facilities.
Education & Workforce
K-12 instructional materials, learning technology, workforce training, and apprenticeship programs in Hawaii.
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