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This bill creates new provisions for contracting and purchasing by the Missouri Department of Social Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, allowing these departments to purchase services directly from private and public vendors using appropriated funds. The bill specifically permits purchasing services such as prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and transportation for individuals with mental disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse issues. The Commissioner of Administration is authorized to establish purchasing procedures consistent with existing state purchasing guidelines, with the ability to waive standard bidding requirements when deemed appropriate. The bill also places a cap on administrative fees for entities contracting to disburse funds to community programs, limiting fees to 5% for contracts under one million dollars and 3% for contracts of one million dollars or more. Additionally, the bill grants the Commissioner of Administration the power to review, suspend, or terminate contracts that fail to meet specific requirements, and includes provisions for rule-making that are subject to legislative review and oversight. The proposed changes aim to provide more flexible and efficient service purchasing for state departments while maintaining fiscal accountability.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB140&year=2025&code=R