Kentucky HB432 amends local purchasing laws to allow certain exceptions to bidding requirements.
Kentucky HB432 modifies local purchasing laws to allow exceptions to bidding requirements for certain purchases. It allows local public agencies to contract or purchase through noncompetitive negotiation when competition is not feasible. It also permits local school districts to acquire supplies and equipment outside of the bidding procedure if they meet specific criteria. The bill sets a $40,000 threshold for requiring advertisement for bids on expenditures. It allows for emergency purchases without bidding if certified by the appropriate authority.
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