12 Miss. Code. R. 6-3.122.03

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 12-6-3.122.03 - Detection of Anticompetitive Practices

In order to assist in ascertaining whether or not an anticompetitive practice may have occurred or may be occurring, the Agency Procurement Officer should be alert and sensitive to conditions of the market place and will often find it necessary to study past procurements including, as appropriate, the following:

(1) A study of the bidding history of a commodity or service item over a period of time sufficient to determine any significant bidding patterns or changes.

(2) A review of similar Mississippi contract awards over a period of time.

(3) Consultation with outside sources of information, such as bidders or offerers who have competed for similar Mississippi business in the past but who are no longer competing for such business.

Commentary

Guidance on the detection of collusive bidding may be found in Government Purchasing and the Antitrust Laws at pages 21-24 (National Association of Attorneys General and National Association of State Purchasing Officials, May 1977).

12 Miss. Code. R. 6-3.122.03

Adopted 1/1/2018