Public purchasing; increase threshold for purchase without competitive bidding.

HB 1299 raises the threshold for public purchases that can be made without competitive bidding from $5,000 to $10,000 for both general goods/services and certain public works projects. This affects state agencies, local governments, and community colleges when purchasing items under $10,000, allowing them to skip competitive bidding for these smaller transactions. For purchases between $10,000 and $75,000, the bill requires at least two competitive written bids but does not mandate public advertising. The bill does not change existing rules for larger purchases over $75,000, which still require competitive bidding and advertising.