This bill amends existing Kansas law regarding school district contracts for goods and services. It increases the minimum expenditure threshold for contracts that can be executed by the superintendent without requiring sealed bids from $20,000 to $50,000. Additionally, the bill raises the minimum expenditure amount for construction, reconstruction, or remodeling contracts that require sealed proposals from $20,000 to $50,000. The bill also repeals the previous sections of K.S.A. 72-1131 and 72-1151, which contained the old expenditure limits.

The bill maintains certain exemptions from the sealed bidding requirement for specific types of purchases, such as services, educational materials, and food for child nutrition programs. It also allows school districts to prefer local bidders under certain conditions when bids are submitted from both local and non-local vendors. The changes aim to streamline the procurement process for school districts while ensuring that local vendors have a fair opportunity to compete for contracts.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-1131, 72-1151