Section 12-6-3.106.17.2 - Conditions for UseThe multi-step sealed bidding method may be used when it is not practical to prepare initially a definitive purchase description which will be suitable to permit an award based on price. No multi-step sealed bidding method of purchasing will be permitted unless approved by the Chief Procurement Officer or his/her designee. Multi-step sealed bidding may, thus, be used when it is considered desirable:
(1) To invite and evaluate technical offers to determine their acceptability to fulfill the purchase description requirements;(2) To conduct discussions for the purposes of facilitating understanding of the technical offer and purchase description requirements and, where appropriate, obtain supplemental information, permit amendments of technical offers, or amend the purchase description;(3) To accomplish Subsections 3.106.17.2 (1) and (2), Multi-Step Sealed Bidding, Conditions for Use, prior to soliciting priced bids; and(4) To award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with the competitive sealed bidding procedures.12 Miss. Code. R. 6-3.106.17.2