(a) All public employees shall conduct and participate in public procurement in an ethical manner. In conducting and participating in procurement, public employees shall:
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 103D-101
Business: means any corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, or any other private legal entity. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 103D-104
Goods: means all property, including but not limited to equipment, equipment leases, materials, supplies, printing, insurance, and processes, including computer systems and software, excluding land or a permanent interest in land, leases of real property, and office rentals. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 103D-104
Procurement: means buying, purchasing, renting, leasing, or otherwise acquiring any good, service, or construction. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 103D-104
Services: means the furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a contractor, not involving the delivery of a specific end product other than reports which are merely incidental to the required performance. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 103D-104
Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(1) Act as a fiduciary and trustee of public moneys;(2) Remain independent from any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or business;(3) Act only in the public interest;(4) Abide by the statutes and administrative rules relating to public procurement;(5) Identify and maximize efficiencies in the public procurement process;(6) Encourage economic competition by:
(A) Ensuring that all persons are afforded an equal opportunity to compete in a fair and open environment; and(B) Researching innovative goods and services to meet the public’s needs;(7) Avoid the intent and appearance of unethical behavior;(8) Avoid social interactions with any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, business, or other interested parties during the procurement process;(9) Maintain confidentiality in a manner that ensures a fair procurement process;(10) Remain impartial in dealings with any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, business, or other interested parties; and(11) Identify and eliminate any conflicts of interest.(b) Any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, [contractor], or business taking part in the conduct of public procurement, shall act in good faith to practice purchasing ethics, and when applicable, display business integrity as a responsible offeror through the public procurement process, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Avoiding the intent and appearance of unethical behavior or business practices;(2) Refraining from any activity that would create the appearance of impropriety or conflicts of personal interest and the interests of the State or counties;(3) Identifying and eliminating any conflicts of interest; and(4) Ensuring that all persons are afforded an equal opportunity to compete in a fair and open environment.(c) All parties involved in the negotiation, performance, or administration of state contracts shall act in good faith.
