Within this subchapter, Grant recipients should have an understanding of various miscellaneous elements that could affect the project(s) ability to proceed from application to design to construction to grant payment.
Procurement Requirements.
1. In the procurement of all construction, equipment, materials, supplies, professional services and non-professional services and all other costs related to the ARPA RWAIG project, all Grant recipients shall comply with federal procurement regulations and state purchasing laws as they apply to local governments.2. The procurement and conduct of all professional engineering and land surveying services shall also be in accordance with the Code of Conduct a and other guidance and interpretations established by the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.3. The procurement of all construction contracts shall also be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Contractors and other guidance and interpretations established by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.4. All Grant recipients shall submit a procurement certification, as required by the Department, indicating that all the above referenced requirements have been met. Should it be determined that any of the above procurement requirements are violated, the Department may determine that the related costs are unallowable and may require repayment of all ARPA RWAIG funds paid for such costs, in accordance with Rule 5.3.21.4 of these regulations.15 Miss. Code. R. 20-72-5.7.1
House Bill 1421, 2022 Regular Session & Senate Bill 2444, 2023 Regular Session of the MS Legislature