Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 12 - Finance and Administration
Part 3 - Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management
Chapter 2 - Rules for the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management
Rule 12-3-2.1 - Policies and Procedures
Division 12-3-2.1-1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 12-3-2.1-1-01020 - ALLOWANCES
Section 12-3-2.1-1-01020-1.01 - DESCRIPTION

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 12-3-2.1-1-01020-1.01

Current through March 31, 2025

A. Related Work Specified Elsewhere: Sections of Specifications as listed under Schedule of Allowances.

B. Allowances for Products:

1. Purchase products under each allowance as directed by the Professional.

2. Amount of each allowance includes:
a. Net cost of product.

b. Delivery and unloading at site.

c. Applicable taxes.

3. In addition to amounts of allowances, include in bid, for inclusion in Contract sum, Contractor's costs for:
a. Handling at site, including uncrating and storage.

b. Protection from elements and damage.

c. Labor, installation and finishing.

d. Other expenses required to complete installation.

e. Overhead and profit.

C. Selection of Products:

1. Architect's Duties: Consult with Contractor in consideration of products and Suppliers; make selections, designate products to be used; and, notify Contractor in writing.

2. Contractor's Duties: Assist Professional in determining qualified Suppliers; obtain proposals from Suppliers when requested by the Professional; and, make appropriate recommendations for consideration of the Professional. Upon notification of selection, enter into Purchase Agreement with designated Supplier.

D. Delivery: The Contractor is responsible for arranging all delivery and unloading and should promptly inspect products for damage or defects and submit claims for transportation damage.

E. Installation: Comply with requirements of referenced specification section.

F. Adjustment of Costs: Should actual purchase cost be more, or less, than the specified allowance amount, the Contract Sum will be adjusted by Change Order equal to the amount of the difference.

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