Mo. Rev. Stat. § 620.030: Department's authority to contract with certain entities and organizations for technology and technology development services.

The department of economic development shall have the authority to contract directly with the Missouri technology corporation, as established in section 348.251, innovation centers, as established in section 348.271, small business development centers, as established in sections 620.1000 to 620.1007, centers for advanced technology, as established in section 348.272, and other entities or organizations for the provision of technology application, technology commercialization and technology development services. Such contracting procedures shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter 34.