HB 2211 -- State Government Bids and Contracts

Sponsor:  Harris (23)

This bill changes the laws regarding state contracts and public
works projects.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Requires departments, boards, commissions, authorities,
offices, and colleges or universities of the state to forward a
copy of all contracts or other written agreements involving the
payment of state moneys to the Attorney General for review;

(2)  Allows state units to submit competitive bids in any
instance where a private contractor is eligible for the
competitive bidding process and requires that state units be
given a 10% preference to reflect various savings to the state;

(3)  Requires contractors submitting bids to the Office of
Administration or any state department to list political
contributions to candidates for state office made by corporate
officers, directors, and executive employees of the contracting
company or corporation during the two years prior to the
submission of the bid; and

(4)  Expands the definition of "public works" as it relates to
Sections 290.210 - 290.340, RSMo, so that the prevailing wage
requirements will apply to public works projects by corporations
that receive a tax credit for the work.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated March 6, 2008 at 11:09 am