MS SB2800

Amends Section 31-7-13 of Mississippi Code to clarify that the requirement for reverse auction as the primary bidding method does not apply to term contract purchases under paragraph (n) of the procurement law

Purchasing entities retain discretion to use reverse auction for term contract purchases if they choose, but it is not mandatory

Reverse auction remains prohibited for public contracts involving design or construction of public facilities, including buildings, roads, and bridges

Term contracts can be established for periods up to 60 months for commodities, equipment, and public construction, with contracts exceeding 24 months subject to ratification or cancellation by subsequent governing boards

The Public Procurement Review Board approval process for alternative bidding methods continues to apply to other procurement situations where reverse auction is deemed not in the state's best interest