12 Miss. Code. R. 3-2.1-800.10
The Office of Purchasing and Travel has the authority to establish Contracts by competitive bidding or by negotiation. The Office has the authority to set standards for the items being purchased, and such standards are based on a practical and economical efficient applications. Further, the items placed on these State Contracts are at the discretion of the Office.
State Agencies may purchase from these Contracts if it is in the best interest of the Using Agency and would be an economically feasible transaction; therefore, the Bureau will use State Contracts to procure furniture & equipment as often as possible. When the Using Agency begins preparation of the Preliminary List, great care should be given to procure as many items as are available from State Contracts. Copies of these Contracts are available upon requests at the Office of Purchasing and Travel, which is located at 501 North West Street, Suite 1401A, Woolfolk Building, Jackson, MS 39201, or calling 601/359-3409.
All conditions described in the State Contracts regarding specifications and price will be observed by the Bureau. However, conditions regarding the delivery and payment of goods may differ because the Using Agency will receive delivery and payments will be made by the Bureau.
All State Contract items will be presented by the Bureau as awards at the next PPRB. The Board will have final determination.
12 Miss. Code. R. 3-2.1-800.10