MO HB1589

Increases the threshold for purchases not requiring competitive bids from $4,500 to $5,000 for single-source purchases within any 90-day period.

Maintains the $6,000 threshold for purchases that do not require newspaper advertising in counties or townships.

Clarifies that advertising is not required for any county in cases of contracts or purchases involving expenditures of less than $6,000.

Applies to all county and township purchases of supplies, materials, equipment, or services other than personal services.