Hawaii Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on Hawaii state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
Hawaii eProcurement System (HePS) — https://hands.ehawaii.gov/
Register through HePS for state procurement access. Vendor compliance certifications (HCE) are tracked separately.
Hawaii small-business and set-aside programs
- Hawaii Hawaiian Native Procurement Preference
- Hawaii Apprenticeship Programs
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D (Procurement Code)
Important notes
Hawaii requires state contractors to maintain Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) tax and labor compliance certificates.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a Hawaii state contract
- Register on Hawaii eProcurement System (HePS). Register through HePS for state procurement access. Vendor compliance certifications (HCE) are tracked separately.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the Hawaii programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use Hawaii eProcurement System (HePS)'s notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Hawaii state agencies typically require submission through Hawaii eProcurement System (HePS) or the agency's designated portal.