MS HB1332

Increases the minimum expenditure threshold from previous amount to $100,000 for computer equipment and services acquisitions requiring competitive bidding advertisements in Mississippi Code Section 25-53-5.

Allows state agencies and local governing authorities to negotiate professional services contracts directly with providers without advertising for competitive bids when contracts exceed $100,000 in public funds expenditure.

Specifies that direct negotiation authority applies to professional services including electronic medical records studies, document management, cloud services, scanning services, facility assessments, and emergency operations planning.

Defines "agency," "governing authority," and "public funds" according to Section 31-7-1 for purposes of the professional services exemption.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.