12 Miss. Code. R. 9-7.7
The applicant(s) receiving the highest score following evaluation shall be awarded the contract(s).
Following evaluation and determination of the intended awardee(s), a Notice of Intent to Award shall be prepared, explaining the basis for determining the successful applicant. The Notice shall:
* list the names of all applicants;
* state which applicants were deemed non-responsive or non-responsible;
* state which applicant(s) the Agency recommends be awarded a contract.
The Notice of Intent to Award shall be:
The Notice of Intent to Award shall remain publicly posted on the Agency's website until a contract resulting from the procurement is fully executed following PPRB approval or the procurement is canceled.
Any contract resulting from an RFA in which the total contract value exceeds $75,000.00 and which is not otherwise exempt from PPRB's purview shall be submitted for PPRB approval prior to contract execution. Agencies shall refer to Sections 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 14.8 regarding submission to OPSCR.
Agencies may execute a contract at any point following oral approval of the contract by PPRB. Agencies are not required to delay contract execution until the PPRB's minutes are final. See Section 1.1.7.3.
PPRB delegates to OPSCR staff the authority to approve WIN contracts in SPAHRS and/or MAGIC EC, whichever is applicable, without prior approval of PPRB where the total contract value, including modifications, does not exceed $75,000.00 during any 12-month period. OPSCR staff shall ensure the contract meets the requirements of this chapter.
When an Agency enters a new contract with a contract worker with whom the Agency has previously contracted, the Agency shall obtain a new contract number in MAGIC EC, SPAHRS, or any statewide system which succeeds MAGIC EC or SPAHRS.
A Notice of Contract Award shall be prepared following (1) approval of PPRB, if applicable; (2) approval by any other required boards or entities; and (3) execution of the contract, renewal, or amendment. The Notice of Contract Award shall be posted publicly on the Agency website and on the Transparency website. The notice shall be accompanied with an analysis as to why the personal or professional services contract was awarded, renewed, or amended. Executive Order 1362, Governor Phil Bryant: Promoting Transparency in Public Contracting, July 31, 2015.
12 Miss. Code. R. 9-7.7