12 Miss. Code. R. 3-2.1-800.9

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 12-3-2.1-800.9 - SOLE SOURCE ITEMS

The Preliminary List may include items considered as sole sources only after the Using Agency has exhausted every avenue of seeking multiple Vendors. Justification for purchasing a sole source item should be submitted in writing with the List in order for Bureau Staff to accurately assess the submission. Any undocumented sole source items submitted by the Using Agency may be eliminated from the Preliminary List.

The following examples taken from the Office of Purchasing and Travel's Procurement Manual are examples of circumstances necessitating sole-source purchases: [Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, Section 31-7-13(m)]

1. Where the compatibility of equipment, accessories, or replacement parts is the paramount consideration (and Manufacturer is sole supplier).

2. Where a sole supplier's item is needed for trial use or testing.

3. Where a sole supplier's item is to be required when no other item will serve the need of the Using Agency.

Should reasonable doubt exist regarding the item's sole source nature, bids will be received as usual. If ample justification by the Using Agency is presented, the Bureau will solicit a quote from the sole source Vendor and present the item(s) as award(s) at the next PPRB. The Board will have final detellnination.

12 Miss. Code. R. 3-2.1-800.9

Amended 8/14/2016