Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2305: Establishes provisions governing electronic bid procurement systems used by political subdivisions
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to electronic bid procurement systems. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 8.981, to read as follows: 8.981. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Construction project", any publicly funded construction, renovation, or improvement of public infrastructure, buildings, or works including, but not limited to, roads, bridges, or other transportation projects, that are funded in whole or in part by a political subdivision of this state; (2) "Electron.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to electronic bid procurement systems. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 8.981, to read as follows: 8.981. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Construction project", any publicly funded construction, renovation, or improvement of public infrastructure, buildings, or works including, but not limited to, roads, bridges, or other transportation projects, that are funded in whole or in part by a political subdivision of this state; (2) "Electronic bid procurement system", any secure, government-approved platform or system that facilitates the electronic submission of bids including, but not limited to, a platform or system similar to any electronic procurement system used by the office of administration on the effective date of this section; (3) "Political subdivision", any county, municipality, city, town, or other governmental entity within the state of Missouri authorized to undertake publicly funded construction projects. 2. (1) All political subdivisions undertaking construction projects shall allow contractors and vendors the option to submit bids electronically using an electronic bid procurement system or other secure electronic delivery methods. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in …