Bill > HB2603

This bill modifies state contract bidding processes by introducing two new requirements for government entities. First, when initiating a bidding process, government entities must now include a detailed evaluation rubric with their initial request for proposals, which must specify evaluation criteria, the weight of each criterion, performance descriptors, and scoring ranges. Second, for open bids where failure to award a contract would result in a loss of public services, government entities must publish the request for proposals in a local newspaper, including a description of the project, potential service loss, bid submission instructions, and contact information. Additionally, entities must notify potential bidders through informational meetings, direct communication, and industry publication. The Division of Purchasing within the Office of Administration is responsible for ensuring compliance with these new requirements and must submit a report to the legislature by August 28, 2027, demonstrating how these provisions have been implemented. These changes aim to increase transparency and fairness in the state's contract bidding processes by providing more detailed and accessible information to potential bidders.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2603&year=2026&code=R