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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The request for proposals or request for qualifications shall include the following:
(a) Instructions and information to offerers concerning the request for proposals or request for qualifications submission requirements, including the time and date set for receipt of proposals or qualifications, the address of the office to which proposals or qualifications are to be delivered, the maximum time for proposal or qualification acceptance by the state, the manner in which proposals or qualifications are to be submitted, including any forms for that purpose and any other special information;
(b) The purchase description, evaluation factors, delivery or performance schedule and any inspection and acceptance requirements that are not included in the purchase description;
(c) The contract terms and conditions, including warranty and bonding or other security requirements, as applicable;
(d) A statement that discussions may be conducted with offerers who submit proposals or qualifications determined to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for the award, but that proposals or qualifications may be accepted without such discussions; and
(e) A statement of when and how price should be submitted.
(2) The request for proposals or request for qualifications may incorporate documents by reference provided that the request for proposals or request for qualifications specifies where those documents can be obtained.
(3) Proposal or qualification preparation time shall be set to provide offerers a reasonable time to prepare their proposals or qualifications. A minimum of thirty (30) days shall be provided unless a shorter time is deemed necessary for a particular procurement as determined in writing by the chief procurement officer of the requesting agency.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 31. Public Business, Bonds and Obligations § 31-7-405 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-31-public-business-bonds-and-obligations/ms-code-sect-31-7-405/
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