12 Miss. Code. R. 3-2.1-800.24
Upon the receipt of each bid and/or modification, the date and time will be recorded on the face of the envelope. The Proposal will be stored in a secure place until the time and date set for bid opening. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to deliver the sealed bid to the appointed place prior to the announced time for the opening of bids. Late delivery of a bid for any reason, including late delivery by the U.S. Mail, Federal Express, UPS, etc. will disqualify the bid.
Bids will be opened publicly in the presence of one (1) or more witnesses at the time and place designated in the Advertisement. The name of each Bidder will be recorded, the amount of each bid and such relevant information as specified.
Bids will be unconditionally accepted without alteration or correction and will be evaluated based on the Specifications. After bid opening, no changes in bid prices or other provisions of bids prejudicial to the interest of the State of fair competition will be permitted.
12 Miss. Code. R. 3-2.1-800.24