Section 3-122-34 - Low tie bids(a) Low tie bids are bids from responsive, responsible bidders that are identical in price and which meet all the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.(b) At the discretion of the procurement officer, award shall be made in any permissible manner that will resolve tie bids, including but not limited to: (1) Award the contract to a business providing goods produced or manufactured in this State or to a business that otherwise maintains a place of business in this State; and(2) Award the contract to the bidder offering a low tie bid who received the previous award, and continue to award succeeding contacts to the same bidder so long as all low bids are identical.(c) If no permissible method will be effective in resolving tie bids and a written determination is made so stating, award may be made by drawing lots.(d) Records shall be made of all invitations for bids on which tie bids are received showing at least the following information and shall be made a part of the procurement file: (1) The identification number of the invitation for bids;(2) The good, service, or construction item; and(3) A listing of all the bidders and the prices submitted.[Eff 12/15/95; comp 11/17/97; comp MAR 21 2008] (Auth: HRS § 103D-202) (Imp: HRS § 103D-302)