Mississippi § 65-18-15 - Contracts to be advertised for bidding.

Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-18-15 — Contracts to be advertised for bidding., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 65-18-15. Contracts to be advertised for bidding.

Contracts for the construction of local system road projects must be advertised and let by the board of supervisors of the county in the manner required by law. Before advertising for bids, plans and specifications covering the proposed work shall be prepared by the county engineer and filed in the chancery clerk’s office of the county. Copies of the plans and specifications shall be subject to inspection during regular office hours and shall be made available to all prospective bidders upon such terms and conditions as may be required by the board and its county engineer.

Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 65-18-15

What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-18-15 cover?

Section 65-18-15 ("Contracts to be advertised for bidding.") 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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