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MS SB2849
Bill
AI Summary
- Modifies the reverse auction requirement for public school districts and individual public schools, limiting mandatory reverse auctions to purchases of products sold through resellers only
- For products not sold through resellers, schools must submit an explanation to their local school board (rather than the Public Procurement Review Board) explaining why reverse auction is not in the state's best interest
- Local school boards gain authority to approve alternative purchasing processes for non-reseller products, including requests for proposals or other methods promoting open competition
- Applies to purchases exceeding $50,000 that would otherwise require the standard reverse auction bidding process under state procurement law
- Effective date: July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Public purchasing; reverse auction required for schools only when purchasing products sold through resellers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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