Low tie bids are low responsive bids from responsible Bidders identical in price and meet all requirements and criteria set forth in the Bid Documents.
Prime criterion for awards regarding tie bids will be resident Vendors in closest proximity to the Using Agency may be given preference over nonresident Vendors. [Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, Section 31-7-15(1).] However, the Using Agency will have final determination regarding tie bids.
12 Miss. Code. R. 3-20-800.32