Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 28 - Ports and Airports
Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport
Chapter 15 - Procedure for Selection of Architectural & Engineering Services
Rule 28-301-15.1 - Policy Statement

This operating procedure establishes the guideline procedures for the selection and engagement of outside professional project management, architectural, engineering, design, and construction management services for public works project at the Port of Gulfport that shall cost in excess of $50,000. For purposes of this operating procedure, "public works projects" shall include both new construction and major maintenance projects. The term "public works costs" shall mean the cost of engineering plus the cost of the improvements (construction and maintenance).

Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21