Hawaii Compliance Express was designed to comply with state legislation that requires any business wishing to contract with the state of Hawaii or its four counties to demonstrate compliance with state laws. The site provides an easy way for businesses to meet the state's compliance requirements online and issues a certificate of good standing that can be used during the procurement process.
Hawaii's vendor compliance system eliminates the need to fill out hard-copy forms or wait in line at government agencies. In addition, Hawaii Business Express notifies vendors when they drop out of compliance at any time.
No other state has an online method of complying with state procurement regulations that spans local, state and federal agencies, according to a release from Hawaii Information Consortium LLC, which developed the site and manages the state's Web portal.
Hawaii Compliance Express is a joint effort of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Department of Taxation, State Procurement Office, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and the Internal Revenue Service.
