MN HF2617

Reorganizes and modernizes Minnesota state procurement and contracting laws by renumbering sections between chapters 16B and 16C, eliminating obsolete provisions like telegraph services and central store requirements.

Clarifies procurement authority by consolidating definitions and procedures, including establishing that "best value" for construction contracts means considering price and performance criteria such as quality, timeliness, budget performance, and risk assessment.

Updates contract management requirements for professional/technical services and general services, including mandatory competitive proposal processes (not competitive bidding), performance monitoring, and limits on contractor payment (90% until final product reviewed).

Streamlines emergency contracting procedures and establishes cooperative purchasing authority with other governmental entities, nonprofits, and healthcare facilities, while maintaining single-source procurement exceptions.

Repeals multiple obsolete statutory sections related to central stores, records centers, and outdated procurement methods while maintaining existing wage and preference requirements for state contracts.