Public purchasing law; amend to allow competitive bids over $75,000.00 to be advertised on the procurement portal.
"Mississippi Security Drone Act of 2023"; enact to prohibit the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems from non-U.S. manufacturers.
Public purchases; revise bidding requirements for certain projects and other related to Mississippi Landmarks.
Mississippi Forestry Commission; authorize to electronically accept bids for timber sales.
Reverse auction; revise method of receiving bids through for agencies and governing authorities.
Construction manager at risk program; exempt under public bidding laws.
"Collegiate Computerized Educational Device (C-CompED) Act"; authorize public postsecondary educational institutions to purchase wireless communication devices for students.
Personal and professional services; require the Department of Finance and Administration to conduct solicitations of for certain agencies.
State Institutions of Higher Learning; authorize program to provide devices to students when necessary for remote learning.
Minority set-aside contracts; prohibit municipalities from utilizing.