Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 12 - Finance and Administration
Part 6 - Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management
Chapter 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation
Sec2 12-6-3.112 - Cancellation of Invitations for Bids or Requests for Proposals
Sec2 12-6-3.112.04 - Cancellation of Solicitation; Rejection of All Bids or Proposals
Section 12-6-3.112.04.1 - Prior to Opening

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 12-6-3.112.04.1

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) As used in this section, "opening" means the date set for opening of bids, receipt of unpriced technical offers in multi-step sealed bidding, or receipt of proposal in competitive sealed proposals.

(2) Prior to opening, a solicitation may be canceled in whole or in part when the Chief Procurement Officer or the head of a purchasing agency determines in writing that such action is in the State's best interest for reasons including but not limited to:

(a) The buying agency no longer requires the supplies, services, or construction;

(b) The buying agency no longer can reasonably expect to fund the procurement; or,

(3) When a solicitation is canceled prior to opening, notice of cancellation shall be sent to all businesses solicited.

(4) The notice of cancellation shall:

(a) Identify the solicitation;

(b) Briefly explain the reason for cancellation; and

(c) Where appropriate, explain that an opportunity will be given to compete on any re-solicitation or any future procurements of similar supplies, services, or construction.

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