Public procurement in Missouri is conducted according to statutes and the rules published by the Division of Purchasing and Materials Management within the Missouri Office of Administration. See Chapter 34, Revised Statutes of Missouri; Missouri Code of State Regulations, Title 1, Division 40, Chapter 1—Procurement [pdf]. Although many protesters opt to bring their protest actions directly in court, there are voluntary procedures for the submission and resolution of bid protests involving purchases by Missouri state government agencies in 1 Mo. CSR 40-1.050(9).
Ryan Harding
Ryan maintains an active civil litigation practice with an emphasis in governmental and real estate litigation. Ryan counsels businesses, individuals, municipalities and professional associations regarding a full range of state and federal laws, including land use and competitive bidding challenges. Ryan also represents clients in election challenges and in disputes with governmental agencies.