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This bill amends Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code to increase the threshold amounts for public bid requirements for local governing authorities and state agencies. Specifically, the bill raises the minimum expenditure amount for purchases that can be made without competitive bidding from $5,000 to $15,000. For purchases between $15,000 and $75,000, the bill maintains the existing requirement of obtaining at least two competitive written bids. The legislation continues to require public advertisement and competitive bidding for purchases exceeding $75,000, with provisions for reverse auctions and other bidding methods. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for government entities in making smaller purchases by reducing the administrative burden of competitive bidding for lower-cost items. Additionally, the bill includes various other provisions related to public purchasing, such as emergency purchase procedures, exceptions to bidding requirements, and guidelines for determining the lowest and best bid. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving government agencies time to prepare for the new threshold amounts.

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