MDOT collects pavement management system (PMS) condition data on the entire state-maintained highway system using a data collection contractor. The data is used to support MDOT's PMS, which is guided by 23 CFR Section 500.106 (available at www.gpoaccess.gov) and the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Pavement Management Guide (2001, which can be purchased from AASHTO, 444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 249, Washington, D.C. 20001 or may be reviewed at the MDOT Administration Building). This data collection contract is considered to be an engineering services contract. Research Division drafts a contract complete with a Scope of Work, to be used as guidelines for interested vendors. The vendor is selected and the contract payments are made through the Consultant Services Division according to Rule No. 37.I.8120.00001.
37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-8601-01001-102