2016 Mississippi Code
Title 25 - Public Officers and Employees; Public Records
Chapter 53 - Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS)
Acquisition, Operation and Maintenance of Telecommunication Systems (§§ 25-53-101 - 25-53-125)
§ 25-53-125. General provisions applicable to all procurements under Sections 25-53-101 through 25-53-125

The following general provisions shall apply to all procurements under Sections 25-53-101 through 25-53-125:

(a) No contracts entered into hereunder shall have an initial effective date earlier than the date on which such contract receives approval as required herein.

(b) All changes, modifications and amendments to any contract hereunder shall be approved in advance by the bureau, in addition to any other approvals required by law.

(c) The bureau shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Section 25-43-1, et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, for the establishment of contract format.

(d) Where written proposals or bids are submitted by vendors, the proposal or bid of the successful vendor shall be incorporated into the final contract consummated with that vendor.

(e) The provisions of Sections 25-53-101 through 25-53-125 shall, with respect to the procurement of telecommunications equipment, systems or related services, supersede specifications of any contradictory or conflicting provisions of Chapter 7, Title 31, Mississippi Code of 1972, and other laws with respect to awarding public contracts.