MO HB1788

Raises the threshold for competitive bidding requirements on state and political subdivision projects from $100,000 to $100,000, while adding explicit language that political subdivisions are included in this requirement.

Requires projects costing $25,000 to $100,000 to solicit a minimum of three contractors, with awards made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on preestablished criteria.

Maintains existing requirements for projects exceeding $100,000 to be advertised in newspapers and through other means likely to reach potential bidders, with awards to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

Prohibits dividing projects into smaller component parts to avoid competitive bidding and advertising requirements.

Specifies that public bids must remain open to all compliant persons unless debarred for cause, and contracts cannot be awarded if appropriated funds are insufficient to complete the work.