12 Miss. Code. R. 6-3.119.02.2
A multiple award may be made when award to two or more bidders or offerers for similar products is necessary for adequate delivery, service, or product compatibility. Any multiple award shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.106, Competitive Sealed Bids, Section 3.107, Competitive Sealed Proposals, Section 3.108, Purchases less than $50,000.01, and Section 3.110, Emergency Procurements, as applicable. Multiple awards shall not be made when a single award will meet the State's needs without sacrifice of economy or service. Awards shall not be made for the purpose of dividing the business, making available product or supplier selection to allow for user preference unrelated to utility or economy, or avoiding the resolution of tie bids. Any such awards shall be limited to the least number of suppliers necessary to meet the valid requirements of using agencies.
12 Miss. Code. R. 6-3.119.02.2