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MS SB2807
Bill
AI Summary
- Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS) gains authority to approve emergency purchases of computer and telecommunications equipment without competitive bidding when delays would be detrimental to state interests or threaten health, safety, or property protection
- Emergency procurement contracts are limited to a maximum term of one (1) year and must include documentation of the purchase description, price, and nature of the emergency
- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency must develop emergency procurement rules jointly with the Public Procurement Review Board and MDITS as part of the state's emergency management plan, and these rules cannot be suspended during emergency declarations
- MDITS and the Public Procurement Review Board must jointly produce a biennial report to the Legislature on state procurement laws, beginning in 2023, with recommendations for improving efficiency and effectiveness
- Repeals the requirement for the PEER Committee to perform biennial reviews of state purchasing laws, transferring this responsibility to MDITS and the Public Procurement Review Board
Legislative Description
Emergency procurements; revise certain provisions relating to.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Technology1/17/2022
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