Apprenticeship Agreement Preference
Enacted in 2009, Act 17, or known as HRS 103-55.6, a bidder of a public works contract of over $250,000 or more may qualify to receive a 5% bidder’s preference.
See the applicable Comptroller’s Memorandum on the Department of Accounting & General Services website.
To quality under HRS 103.55.6, a bidder must have written verification from the applicable apprenticeship sponsor. Form 1 must be completed by both the bidder and apprenticeship sponsor.
Contractors under HRS 103.55.6 must submit a Monthly Report of Contractor’s Participation in Approved Apprenticeship Programs.
List of Persons Authorized to Certify Contractors Participation (Act 17)