Section 12-6-18 - Procurement of employment and training services(a) The department may conduct employment and training programs or contract with public and private sector agencies, nonprofit organizations, employers, or labor organizations to develop and implement programs authorized by this chapter.(b) Requests for funding assistance shall be sent to the director in accordance with section 12-6-8.(c) The department shall determine program priorities on the basis of criteria in sections 12-6-6 and 12-6-9.(d) Employment and training services shall be procured in accordance with the department's purchasing policies and procedures.[Eff 5/04/92; comp 12/09/02] (Auth: HRS §§ 383-92, 383-128) (Imp: HRS § 383-128)