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 12-3-2.1-700 - CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
Section 12-3-2.1-700.2 - PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
Current through March 31, 2025
A Preconstruction meeting will be scheduled prior to the commencement of Work. This meeting may be held prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, but no later than fifteen (15) days after the Notice has been issued. The Owner's Project Manager, the Professional and his Consultants, the Contractor, major Subcontractors (including mechanical and electrical), and Using Agency representatives will be in attendance at the Preconstruction meeting.
The Bureau may be responsible for scheduling and administering the Preconstruction meeting. The Contractor or Professional is responsible for providing the following information:
1. Prepare meeting agenda:
2. Distribute written notice of meetings:
3. Make physical arrangements for Preconstruction meetings
4. Record minutes
5. Distribute copies of minutes to participants within four (4) days after the meeting.
A Preconstruction Conference Agenda is included in Appendix 700.
A written agreement will be reached on how all utilities will be furnished and the rates the Contractor will be charged by the Using Agency. This agreement will be resolved at the Preconstruction meeting. If the written agreement is not reached, the Contractor and Using Agency waive all rights as to the rates charged. The Owner will then determine all utility rates and assess the charges before final payment is rendered.
