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
Section 12-3-2.1-600 - PLANNING PROCEDURES
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE
Section 12-3-2.1-600.52 - NEGOTIATIONS

Negotiations are at the Owner's option. In accordance with House Bill 1172, Laws of 1996: If the lowest and best bid is not more than ten percent (10¢) above the amount of funds allocated for a public construction or renovation project, then the agency or governing authority shall be permitted to negotiate with the lowest bidder in order to enter into a contract for an amount not to exceed the funds allocated.