The public body must certify compliance with these sections and that the contract costs will be ten percent less than the estimated cost for the services to be completed by public employees. Any privatization contract will be subject to Chapter 610, RSMo, which pertains to Missouri public records law. The contractor may not award a subcontract without approval of the head of the public body. Each subcontractor contract will be subject to Chapter 610, RSMo. The public body may seek contractual remedies for violation of the privatization contract.
Various limitations exist on the contractor or subcontractor regarding ownership rights.
The public body and contractor or subcontractor will be jointly and severally liable to comply with Chapter 610, RSMo. Legal action that may be brought pertaining to public records under this act must be brought within three years after the occurrence of such violation. This act prevents persons from retaliating against any employee who discloses information in good faith about the services provided by the private contractor. Private contractors must provide notice of the contract to provide public services at the worksite. This act will apply to all privatization contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2002.