12 Miss. Code. R. 6-10.109.03
Section 31-11-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, requires that the Department of Finance and Administration shall review and preapprove all architectural or engineering service contracts entered into by any state agency, institution, commission, board or authority other than architectural or engineering contracts paid for by self-generated funds of any of the state institutions of higher learning or community college projects that are funded form local funds.
Also, this requirement does not apply to any construction or design projects of the State Military Department that are funded from federal funds or other non-state sources, nor shall they apply to any project of the State Department of Transportation. Prior to entering into any such contract or agreement, agencies should contact the Bureau of Building, Grounds, and Real Property Management.
12 Miss. Code. R. 6-10.109.03