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HB 2912

Creates provisions for master agreements between the office of administration for architecture, engineering, or land-surveying

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rudy Veit

The bill speeds small-to-mid projects by raising standing contract limits and creating structured master agreements for architectural, engineering, and land surveying services.

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Bill Summary · HB 2912

Summary of HB 2912 (2026) – Missouri

Aim: The bill proposes to create and expand master agreements for architecture, engineering, and land surveying services within the Missouri state government, and to raise certain standing contract thresholds for construction-related work.

1) Main purpose and intent

  • To authorize the Office of Administration (specifically the Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction) to establish and use “master agreements” for architecture, engineering, and land surveying services to support on‑call, as‑needed projects.
  • To increase current standing contract thresholds for construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects, and for job order contracts, enabling faster procurement for smaller projects.

2) Key provisions and changes

A. Standing contracts (8.255)

  • Existing authority allows standing contracts for:
    • Construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects not exceeding $100,000.
    • Job order contracts not exceeding $300,000.
  • HB 2912 would raise these limits to:
    • Standing contracts for construction/renovation/maintenance/repair: up to $250,000 per project.
    • Job order contracts: up to $750,000 per project.
  • Contracts remain advertised and bid similarly to larger contracts; each contract may cover multiple projects with a stated maximum total expenditure and a defined duration.
  • The director may authorize agency-specific design/construction procurements and establish procedures for agencies to procure these contracts, with annual reporting requirements.
  • The director retains authority to approve brand-name specifications if deemed in the state's best interest, with possible preestablished purchase pricing.

B. Master agreements for architecture, engineering, and land surveying (8.292)

  • Definition: A “master agreement” is a contract for architecture, engineering, or land surveying services performed on an as-needed basis for an indefinite number of projects over a defined period.
  • Authority and process:
    • The Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction may establish master agreements using a qualification-based selection process.
    • Applicable when the estimated fee per project does not exceed $100,000.
    • A request for qualifications (RFQ) must be issued for all master agreements, publicly posted on the division’s website or through electronic advertising for at least 10 days before evaluating statements of qualifications (SOQs).
  • RFQ details:
    • Must specify the number of master agreements to be awarded and how multiple master agreements will be established (e.g., by set number, geographic region, or project type).
    • Evaluation criteria include:
    • Specialized experience and technical competence.
    • Past performance (cost control, quality, ability to meet schedules).
    • Proximity/familiarity with the area where services will be performed (if applicable).
  • Duration and value:
    • Each master agreement may last up to two years, including any renewals.
    • Total value of all services under a master agreement cannot exceed $1,000,000 per year.
  • Master agreement terms:
    • Must specify terms, conditions, and the fee schedule or hourly rates.
    • The scope, schedule, and total fee for each project under the agreement are established by task orders issued by the Division.

3) Who/what is affected

  • State agencies authorized to participate in the master agreements and standing contracts, particularly:
    • Office of Administration (Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction) as the steward of master agreements.
    • Departments such as Natural Resources, Conservation, Transportation, National Guard, and others may rely on the master agreements or enhanced standing contracts where applicable (agency fiscal notes indicate no direct impact on these agencies, but broader state operations could benefit).
  • Architecture, engineering, and land surveying firms seeking qualification-based master agreements and on-call project work with the state.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Master agreements:
    • RFQs must be publicly posted with at least 10 days for SOQ review.
    • Up to two-year maximum duration for each master agreement.
    • Annual aggregate service cap: $1,000,000 per master agreement.
    • Establishment of multiple master agreements may be based on region, project type, or other criteria.
  • Standing contracts:
    • Increased per-project thresholds for prompt procurement and competition, with similar bid/advertising requirements as higher-value contracts.
    • Agencies must file annual reports on delegated procurements.
  • Effective dates: The text does not specify an effective date beyond passage; as with most amendments, the provisions would apply upon enactment and any required rules/methods would be implemented subsequently.

5) Fiscal notes and impact

  • State fiscal note indicates no net impact on General Revenue or other funds in FY 2027–FY 2029.
  • No new federal mandate or local government costs anticipated.
  • No direct impact on FTE anticipated.

6) Supporting and opposing views

  • Supporters argue the changes streamline procurement for small-to-mid-sized projects, reduce delays, and create upfront qualification processes to ensure readily available qualified firms.
  • Public testimony in committee showed broad support; no organized opposition was reported.

This bill would thus modernize and speed up state contracting for smaller projects by expanding standing contract limits and establishing structured master agreements for architectural, engineering, and surveying services.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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