MO HB1902

Creates a "Purchasing from Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board" within the division of purchasing to oversee procurement of goods and services from qualifying vendors who employ or are individuals with disabilities.

Defines "qualifying vendor" as a person with a qualifying disability or a business employing individuals with qualifying disabilities for at least 75 percent of direct labor hours, including nonprofits eligible for the federal AbilityOne program.

Requires state agencies to purchase goods and services from qualifying vendors on a preferred procurement list if items meet specifications, delivery timelines, and competitive pricing, without requiring competitive bidding.

Sets a procurement cap of $25 million annually unless increased by the board, and allows a maximum 1 percent administrative fee on contract values.

Exempts this procurement process from standard chapter 34 procurement procedures and requires the office of administration to determine fair market pricing and consider impacts on small and disadvantaged-owned businesses before adding items to the procurement list.