Haw. Rev. Stat. § 346-365: Program administration.

To the extent that appropriations are made available, the department may contract with a provider agency to administer homeless facilities or any other program for the homeless created by this part. The selection of provider agencies to administer homeless facilities or any other program for the homeless authorized by this part shall not be subject to chapters 42F, 102, and 103. The selection of provider agencies shall be subject to qualifying standards and criteria established by rule.

The provider agency shall be qualified by the department to operate and manage a homeless facility or any other program for the homeless authorized by this part pursuant to standards and criteria established by rules for eligibility.