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MS SB2674

Bill

Status

Passed

3/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes governing authorities to charge bidders a fee for electronic bid submissions, with a maximum fee of $50.00 per bid
  • Permits governing authorities to require fees paid directly to third-party service providers for electronic bid submissions
  • Allows governing authorities to charge winning bidders a fee for participation in reverse auction procurement methods, capped at 4% of the winning bid amount
  • Codifies these fee authorization provisions as a new section within Chapter 7, Title 31 of the Mississippi Code
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Government procurement; authorize local entities to charge a fee for reverse auction and electronic bidding services.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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