Reverse auctions; require state agencies to publish detailed specifications on.
HB 194 requires Mississippi state agencies to publish detailed specifications for reverse auctions used in procurement. Specifically, agencies must post these specifications on their website for 30 days before the auction and in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks. This applies to purchases over $75,000, aiming to increase transparency for businesses bidding on state contracts. The bill does not change procurement outcomes but mandates clearer pre-auction disclosure requirements for vendors.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
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Omeria Scott
DDemocratic
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