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 12-6-3.119 - Multiple Source Contracting
Sec2 12-6-3.119.02 - Multiple Award
Section 12-6-3.119.02.2 - Limitations on Use
A multiple award may be made when award to two or more bidders or offerers for similar products is necessary for adequate delivery, service, or product compatibility. Any multiple award shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.106, Competitive Sealed Bids, Section 3.107, Competitive Sealed Proposals, Section 3.108, Purchases less than $50,000.01, and Section 3.110, Emergency Procurements, as applicable. Multiple awards shall not be made when a single award will meet the State's needs without sacrifice of economy or service. Awards shall not be made for the purpose of dividing the business, making available product or supplier selection to allow for user preference unrelated to utility or economy, or avoiding the resolution of tie bids. Any such awards shall be limited to the least number of suppliers necessary to meet the valid requirements of using agencies.
