HB 1623 -- ELECTRONIC BIDDING FOR HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE CONTRACTS

SPONSOR:  St. Onge

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Transportation by a vote of 12 to 0.

This bill authorizes the Highways and Transportation Commission
to receive bids and bid bonds electronically via the Internet for
any contract for construction, maintenance, repair, or
improvement of any bridge or highway in the state highway system.
At its discretion, the commission may elect to receive both
electronic and paper bids, or the commission may specify
electronic bidding exclusively for any proposed contract.  The
bill establishes minimum criteria for the electronic bidding
program.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on General Revenue Fund in FY 2007, FY
2008, and FY 2009.  Estimated Income on Other State Funds of
$90,000 in FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that 27 other states accept
electronic bidding.  This will bring Missouri up to date with new
technology and save time and resources.

Testifying for the bill were Representative St. Onge; Department
of Transportation; Associated General Contractors of Missouri;
Associated General Contractors of St. Louis; and Heavy
Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Robert Triplett, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am