1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; modifying the state solicitation process;amending 
1.3 	Minnesota Statutes 2018, sections 16C.10, subdivision 2; 16C.251.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 16C.10, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1.6 		Subd. 2.Emergency acquisition.  The solicitation process described in this chapter and 
1.7 	chapter 16B is not required in emergencies. In emergencies, the commissioner may make
1.8 	or authorize any purchases necessary for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation, and 
1.9 	improvement of a state-owned publicly owned structure or may make or authorize an agency 
1.10 	to do so and may purchase, or may authorize an agency to purchase, any purchases of goods, 
1.11 	services, or utility services directly for immediate use.

1.12 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 16C.251, is amended to read:
1.13 	16C.251 BEST AND FINAL OFFER.
1.14 	A "best and final offer" solicitation process may not be used for building and construction 
1.15 	contracts awarded based on competitive bids.