Missouri opens bid process for seed-to-sale tracking system as Metrc contract nears expiration

Missouri regulators are preparing to rebid one of the most critical components of the state’s cannabis infrastructure as the current contract for its seed-to-sale tracking system approaches its expiration date.

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has initiated a request for proposal for track-and-trace services ahead of the June 30, 2026 expiration of its agreement with Metrc, the state’s longtime vendor.

Missouri has utilized Metrc’s tracking platform since the launch of its medical marijuana program, maintaining a comprehensive system that monitors cannabis from cultivation through final sale. The system was later expanded to support the state’s adult-use market following the passage of Amendment 3 in 2022.

According to state contract records, the original agreement with Metrc was awarded April 5, 2019, and structured to run for five years following implementation and acceptance by the state, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Those renewal options have since been exercised, extending the contract through its current end date in mid-2026.

Multiple amendments were processed throughout the life of the agreement, including updates tied to the implementation of adult-use marijuana and administrative adjustments to contract terms. Most recently, the state finalized a renewal extending service through June 30, 2026.

   

Missouri is now positioned to evaluate its next steps through a formal procurement process.

This move does not signal a change in policy regarding cannabis tracking requirements or even necessitate a change of vendor. Instead, the upcoming bid represents a standard contract transition, opening the door for the state to either continue its relationship with Metrc under a new agreement or transition to a different provider.

Track-and-trace systems serve as the backbone of regulated cannabis markets, enabling regulators to monitor product movement, enforce compliance, and ensure transparency across the supply chain. In Missouri, the system integrates with licensing, enforcement, and inventory reporting requirements that apply to cultivators, manufacturers, transporters, and dispensaries statewide.

While this is a normal and known part of the process, the reality is that any change in vendor could introduce operational shifts, new workflows, or system integrations, forcing Missouri operators to adjust.