Rule in awarding Honolulu rail contracts invalid Rule in awarding Honolulu rail contracts invalid ADVERTISING HONOLULU (AP) — A judge has declared a procurement rule used to award Honolulu rail-related contracts invalid. Circuit Court Judge Karl Sakamoto says the 1995
Rule in awarding Honolulu rail contracts invalid
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge has declared a procurement rule used to award Honolulu rail-related contracts invalid.
Circuit Court Judge Karl Sakamoto says the 1995 rule is invalid because it conflicts with state procurement law. The law requires at least three competitors for professional services contracts.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/HQ9KGv) reported Wednesday it’s not immediately clear how the ruling affects the city’s contracts with rail consultants PB Americas Inc. and InfraConsult LLC.
Sakamoto says none of the contracts awarded before his ruling are invalid.
The lawyer whose firm sued to enforce the state procurement code says taxpayers need assurances work is distributed among all eligible professionals.
John McLaren says at least 26 contracts for professionals including architects and engineers were awarded using the now-invalid rule.
