Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 20 - Bureau of Public Water Supply
Subpart 72 - Public Water Supply
Chapter 5 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RURAL WATER ASSOCIATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
Subchapter 7 - Miscellaneous Requirements for ARPA RWAIG recipients
Rule 15-20-72-5.7.1

1. In the procurement of all construction, equipment, materials, supplies, professional services and non-professional services and all other costs related to the ARPA RWAIG project, all Grant recipients shall comply with federal procurement regulations and state purchasing laws as they apply to local governments.

2. The procurement and conduct of all professional engineering and land surveying services shall also be in accordance with the Code of Conduct a and other guidance and interpretations established by the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

3. The procurement of all construction contracts shall also be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Contractors and other guidance and interpretations established by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

4. All Grant recipients shall submit a procurement certification, as required by the Department, indicating that all the above referenced requirements have been met. Should it be determined that any of the above procurement requirements are violated, the Department may determine that the related costs are unallowable and may require repayment of all ARPA RWAIG funds paid for such costs, in accordance with Rule 5.3.21.4 of these regulations.