The Commissioner of the Office of Administration shall provide each Senator with a key that accesses the dome of the state capitol. (8.106)

The act creates the Fleet Management Fund in the Office of Administration. Currently, proceeds generated from the sale of surplus vehicles are deposited in the Office of Administration Revolving Trust Fund to be used to purchase new vehicles. This act diverts those proceeds to the Fleet Management Fund and allows the fleet manager to use the proceeds to purchase and repair vehicles. (37.451)

Currently, moneys in the State Facility Maintenance and Operation Fund and the Administrative Trust Fund do not lapse unless the year-end balance exceeds one-twelfth of the total amount appropriated, paid, or transferred to the fund during the year. This act raises that amount to one-fourth. (8.294, 37.005)

The Division of Facilities Management and the Division of Design and Construction are merged into the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction. (8.110)

State contracts for projects exceeding $100,000 shall be let to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder based on pre-established criteria after notice and publication of the proposed project. For projects between $25,000 and $100,000, at least 3 contractors shall be solicited with the award going to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder based on pre-established criteria. (8.250)

The act allows Job-Order Contracting for projects under $300,000. (8.255)

Political subdivisions are authorized to adopt qualification-based selection procedures commensurate with state policy for the procurement of services. (8.291)

Currently, purchases in excess of $3,000 are based on competitive bids. This substitute raises that floor to $10,000. Certain advertising, notice, and solicitation requirements must be followed for purchases exceeding $100,000 (previously 25,000). (34.040)

When the Commissioner of Administration determines competitive bids are unnecessary, purchases in excess of $5,000 are based on competitive proposals. This substitute raises that floor to $10,000. Certain advertising, notice, and solicitation requirements must be followed for purchases exceeding $100,000 (previously 25,000). (34.042)

The act creates certain categories that do not require a written determination of a single feasible source for the purposes of waiving competitive bid and proposal requirements. (34.044)

The notice requirements for single source purchases are raised from $5,000 to $10,000 and the advertising requirements for such purchases are raised from $25,000 to $100,000. (34.044)

The act removes a provision relating to the manner in which the Commissioner shall select a personnel director. (37.005)

The act modifies the transition periods for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer. Currently, all of the periods begin on the 15th day of November following the election. This date is changed to the 1st day following the election. Expenses incurred during the period may be paid after the actual end of the period. The Commissioner of Administration will request separate funding to cover the costs for setting up transition facilities in each of the offices so that they are operational the day following the election. The act also repeals references to typewriters, adding machines, duplicating machines, and payments for rentals and equipment purchases. (26.220, 26.225, 27.095, 27.100, 28.305, 28.301, 29.405, 29.410, 30.505, 30.510)

Section 34.065 relating to procedures to be taken when the number of bidders is so large that submitting requests to all bidders is impracticable is repealed. Similarly, Section 34.130 requiring all departments to submit a list of estimated needs for supplies for the following fiscal year to the Commissioner is repealed.

This act contains an emergency clause.

This act is similar to SB 312 (2007), SB 904 (2006), HB 1223 (2006), HB 614 (2007), HB 735 (2007), SB 527 (2007),SB 306 (2007) and SB 442 (2007).

CHRIS HOGERTY

SA 1: STIPULATES THAT NO MORE THAN ONE TRANSITION OFFICE MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

SA 2: CREATES PENALTIES FOR ENTITIES ACCEPTING STATE TAX CREDITS, ABATEMENTS, OR LOANS WHO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH ILLEGAL ALIENS.

SA3: CREATES THE PHARMACY REBATE FUND AND THE MoRX PHARMACY REBATE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY.

SA 4: REQUIRES THAT SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT OF THE VEHICLE FLEET ACQUIRED BY AN AGENCY OPERATING A FLEET OF MORE THAN FIFTEEN VEHICLES SHALL BE CAPABLE OF USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS.