Protests for Goods, Services & Construction
Debriefing
Protest Procedures
The following protest procedures are available for goods, services and construction issued pursuant to HRS Chapter 103D. You may also view the protest process flowchart.
Informal Resolution of Protest | Prior to receipt of offers, protestor should initially seek an informal resolution to the protestors complaint with the procurement officer named in the solicitation. |
Request for Debriefing | For protests of award pursuant to HRS 103D-303 (Competitive Sealed Proposals) or 103D-304 (Professional Services) protestor may request a debriefing. Request for debriefing shall be filed in writing within 3 working days of posting of award. Protests shall be filed within 5 working days after completion of the debriefing. |
Deadline for Submission of Protest | Protests shall be submitted within 5 working days after the protestor knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest providing that:
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Submission | Protests shall be in writing and submitted to the procurement officer designated in the solicitation. |
Method of Submission | Label the envelope “protest.”Protest shall:
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Contents of Protest | At a minimum the protest shall contain:
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Allowable Remedies
Administrative Hearing for Review (Appeals of Protests)
- HAR 3-126 Subchapter 5 – Administrative Hearing for Review
- DCCA Offices Responsible for Appeals of Protests and Licensing Disputes