Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Revised February 9, 2007

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Resident Bidder Preference

Motor Vehicle: Certain motor vehicle purchases, Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-18. Authorization to accept the lowest bid received from motor vehicle dealer domiciled within county of governing authority for certain motor vehicles and price not greater than 3% of price or cost dealer pays manufacturer.

Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies: Definiteness of bids and contracts, Miss. Code Ann. § 19-13-111. Where bids equal in all respects, preference given to citizens of Mississippi.

Contractors: Resident contractor preference, Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-47. Application of reciprocal preference in letting of public contracts.

Engineers and Land Surveyors: Supervision of public works by engineer, Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-45. Application of reciprocal preference for public contracts for professional engineering services.

Public Contracts: Bidding process and requirements, Miss. Code Ann. § 31-3-21. Application of reciprocal preference in letting of public contracts.