Bill > HB2139

This bill increases the minimum expenditure amount for school districts from $20,000 to $50,000 in two key areas: first, the amount of goods and services that a school district superintendent can contract for without requiring board approval, and second, the threshold for when school districts must use sealed bidding processes for purchasing materials, goods, or wares. The bill amends existing Kansas statutes to raise this dollar amount, which effectively gives school district superintendents more autonomy in making purchasing decisions and provides more flexibility in procurement processes. The changes also maintain existing exceptions to sealed bidding requirements, such as for specific types of purchases like educational materials, food, motor fuels, and goods purchased through state or federal contracts. Additionally, the bill preserves a provision that allows local school district bidders a chance to match the lowest bid from an outside vendor if their bid is within 1% of the lowest price and meets other specified criteria. The legislation will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2139/