Bidding Process Getting Complicated

(Farmington, MO) The current bidding process for Missouri counties could be outdated. The issue was discussed at Tuesday's St. Francois County Commission meeting. Presiding Commissioner, Harold Gallaher, says with changing economic trends state bidding laws, requiring things like a 90 day time frame for sealed bids, can make it difficult for certain county purchases.

According to Gallaher the state has made a change from $6,000 to $12,000 for how much a prospective purchase has to cost before sealed bidding can begin. In other business at Tuesday's St. Francois County Commission meeting a work from home policy was approved to clarify details of the program and the University of Missouri Extension office quarterly report was given by Livestock Specialist, Kendra Graham.