HB 875 Summary

• Requires any solicitation for construction exceeding $5,000 to include detailed drawings, renderings, or specifications, or require cost proposals broken down by components.

• Establishes a 15 working day minimum posting period on the procurement portal for requests for qualifications for prequalified bidders on Mississippi Landmark projects before receipt deadline.

• Creates a new decision procedure for high complexity construction projects (medical, clinical, research, laboratory, archival, museum, data center facilities) allowing selection from prequalified bidders based on knowledge and experience.

• Exempts purchases not exceeding $500,000 for renovation, repair, restoration, or improvement of Mississippi Landmark buildings located within the Capitol Complex from standard bidding requirements.

• Exempts aircraft and aircraft simulation devices purchased by state institutions of higher learning offering aviation degree programs for academic instructional purposes from competitive bidding requirements.