MO HB846

Authorizes cities and counties to use design-build project contracts as an alternative to standard procurement procedures for neighborhood improvement districts.

Requires governing bodies to establish written prequalification procedures for design-builders before they can submit proposals on projects.

Requires design-builders to provide bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds directly to the governing body in amounts and forms determined adequate for protection.

Allows governing bodies to require approval of any subcontractors performing work on design-build projects.

Grants governing bodies authority to prescribe contract forms and make final decisions on performance, additional time, and compensation claims under design-build project contracts.