12 Miss. Code. R. 6-2.103.01.3
Statewide Cooperative Contracts are established on the basis of reviewing and selecting solicited contracts from written specifications and sealed competitive bids or by those on a multiple award scheduled by consortiums which show a demonstrative cost savings. These contracts are usually awarded to the vendor that has submitted the lowest bid that meets specifications. All state agencies are allowed to purchase from cooperative contracts approved by the Office of Purchasing, Travel, and Fleet Management. Governing authorities may purchase from other than the awarded vendor provided they purchase an identical item at or below contract price.
Municipalities - Section 31-7-59, Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated; State Agencies - Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated.
12 Miss. Code. R. 6-2.103.01.3