Bill > HB1299

This bill, by amending Mississippi Code Sections 31-7-13 and 31-5-37, increases the monetary threshold for when public entities in Mississippi must seek competitive bids for purchases and public works projects. Specifically, the amount that can be spent without requiring competitive bidding or advertising for bids is raised from $5,000 to $10,000. Additionally, for public works projects funded by federally declared disasters or significant spills, contractors bidding on projects costing $10,000 or more will be required to submit an employment plan to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, detailing job types, skill levels, wages, and recruitment strategies for filling vacant positions with Mississippi residents. This change aims to streamline the purchasing process for smaller expenditures while maintaining requirements for larger projects and promoting local employment for disaster-related recovery efforts.

Government Affairs

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1299.xml