The bill amends chapter 34 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding two new sections, 34.930 and 34.935, which establish new requirements for government entities engaged in bidding processes. Section 34.930 mandates that these entities include the evaluation rubric in their initial request for proposals (RFPs), detailing criteria for evaluation, weight assigned to each criterion, performance descriptors, and scoring ranges. Additionally, the division of purchasing within the office of administration is tasked with ensuring compliance with these provisions. Section 34.935 outlines the requirements for publishing requests for proposals for open bids that could lead to a loss of public services if no contract is awarded. It requires government entities to publish RFPs in a local newspaper, including a description of the proposal, instructions for submission, and contact information. Furthermore, it mandates that entities notify potential bidders through informational meetings, direct communication, and relevant publications. The division of purchasing is also responsible for compliance and must submit a report to the legislature by August 28, 2027, detailing compliance examples.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6170H.01): 34.930, 34.935