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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Modifies provisions for state department purchasing
AI Summary
This bill modifies state purchasing regulations by establishing comprehensive guidelines for government procurement processes. For purchases exceeding $10,000, competitive bidding is required, with specific provisions for purchases over $100,000. The bill mandates that the commissioner of administration advertise bids through multiple channels, including daily and minority newspapers, and potentially electronic mediums. Bids must be awarded to the "lowest and best" bidder, with the commissioner retaining the right to reject bids, seek new proposals, or purchase supplies on the open market if more cost-effective options exist. The bill introduces flexibility for bid negotiations under certain circumstances, such as when initial bids are non-competitive or exceed available funds. Additionally, the bill grants state departments more autonomy to conduct their own purchasing while requiring them to follow established procedures, and it includes provisions preventing state agencies from contracting with vendors who fail to collect and pay appropriate sales taxes. The legislation also allows for innovative procurement methods like reverse auctions and includes safeguards to ensure transparency and fiscal responsibility in state purchasing processes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Voted Do Pass (H) (on 04/16/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1570&year=2025&code=R |
Fiscal Note - 3200H.01I.ORG | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills251/fiscal/fispdf/3200H.01I.ORG.pdf |
Analysis - Summary: Introduced | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills251/sumpdf/HB1570I.pdf |
BillText | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills251/hlrbillspdf/3200H.01I.pdf |
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