12 Miss. Code. R. 9-1.6
As required in Mississippi Code Annotated § 27-104-7(2)(f)(ii), from and after July 1, 2024, DFA shall conduct solicitations for personal and professional services where the total contract value will exceed $75,000.00 for the following Agencies:
* Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
* Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
* Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
* Mississippi Development Authority
The role of the Statewide Strategic Sourcing staff at DFA shall be administration of the solicitation process. The Agencies shall provide any assistance required by DFA, including, but not limited to, evaluating the Agency's procurement needs, establishing a reasonable timeline for acquisitions, conducting market research, preparing the scope of services and specifications, evaluating offers, etc.
DFA shall conduct solicitations in compliance with the rules and regulations herein and obtain initial approval of the resulting contract from PPRB. DFA shall not as contracting agent for the listed Agencies.
Following the initial approval of the contract by PPRB, the Agency shall be responsible for execution, renewal, and general management of the contract, including any future approval by PPRB. The Agency shall be responsible for maintenance of all data in MAGIC at all times during the procurement and contracting process.
12 Miss. Code. R. 9-1.6