33 Miss. Code R. § 1-33-1-IV-B
In the procurement of all repairs, construction, equipment, materials, supplies, professional services and non-professional services and all other costs related to the DWSELF project, all loan recipients (including water associations) must comply with State Purchasing Laws as they apply to local governments.
The procurement and conduct of all professional engineering and land surveying services must also be in accordance with the Code of Conduct and other guidance and interpretations established by the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
The procurement of all construction contracts must 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.
All loan recipients (including water associations) must submit a procurement certification, as required by the Department staff, indicating that all of 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 DWSELF Loan funds paid for such costs, in accordance with Section III.E.(6) of this regulation.
33 Miss. Code. R. § 1-33-1-IV-B