Section 27-1-3-401 - RESPONSIBILITY OF BIDDERS AND OFFERORS3-404.01General Provisions(a)Determination of Non-responsibility: A written determination of non-responsibility of a bidder or offeror shall be made. The unreasonable failure of a bidder or offeror to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry with respect to responsibility may be grounds for a determination of non-responsibility with respect to such bidder or offeror. (b)Right of Nondisclosure: Information furnished by a bidder or offeror pursuant to this section shall not be disclosed outside of the office of the purchasing agency if so requested by the bidder or offeror, except as might be required by Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 25-61-1et seq. (1972, as amended). 3-401.02 Application A determination of responsibility or non-responsibility shall be made as provided herein.
3-401.03Standards of Responsibility3-401.03.1 Standards Factors to be considered in determining whether the standard of responsibility has been met include whether a prospective contractor has:
(a) available the appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources and expertise, or the ability to obtain them, necessary to indicate its capability to meet all contractual requirements; (b) a satisfactory record of performance; (c) a satisfactory record of integrity; (d) qualified legally to contract with the State; and, (e) supplied all necessary information in connection with the inquiry concerning responsibility. 3-401.03.2Information Pertaining to Responsibility The prospective contractor shall supply information requested by the Procurement Officer concerning the responsibility of such contractor. If the contractor fails to supply the requested information, the Procurement Officer shall base the determination of responsibility upon any available information or may find the prospective contractor non-responsible if such failure is unreasonable.
3-401.04Ability to Meet Standards The prospective contractor may demonstrate the availability of necessary financing, equipment, facilities, expertise, and personnel by submitting upon request:
(a) evidence that such contractor possess such necessary items; (b) acceptable plans to subcontract for such necessary items; or, (c) a documented commitment from or explicit arrangement with, a satisfactory source to provide the necessary items. 3-401.05Duty Concerning Responsibility Before awarding a contract, the Procurement Officer must be satisfied that the prospective contractor is responsible.
3-401.06Written Determination of Non-responsibility Required If a bidder or offeror who otherwise would have been awarded a contract is found non-responsible, a written determination of non-responsibility setting forth the basis of the finding shall be prepared by the Agency Head. A copy of the determination shall be sent promptly to the non-responsible bidder or offeror. The final determination shall be made part of the agency's procurement file.
27 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-401