Mississippi § 31-7-105 - Procedure on bids.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 31-7-105 — Procedure on bids., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-7-105. Procedure on bids.
Upon acceptance of any bid by the board of supervisors, as provided in Section 31-7-13, the clerk of the board of supervisors, shall forthwith deliver to the purchase clerk a certified copy of such accepted bid. The accepted bid or offer to furnish equipment, heavy equipment, machinery, supplies, commodities, materials or services shall constitute the sole source for such purchase, unless such purchase is otherwise authorized by law. The term “lowest and best bid” shall not include any person, firm, partnership or corporation other than the person, firm, partnership or corporation actually submitting the bid determined to be the lowest and best bid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 31-7-105
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 31-7-105 cover?
Section 31-7-105 ("Procedure on bids.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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