27 Miss. Code. R. 100-3-401 - RESPONSIBILITY OF BIDDERS, OFFERORS, AND RESPONDENTS
A written determination of responsibility or non-responsibility shall be made as provided herein and maintained in the agency's procurement file.
Factors to be considered in determining whether the standard of responsibility has been met include whether a prospective contractor has:
The prospective contractor shall supply information requested by the Procurement Officer concerning the responsibility of such contractor. If the contractor fails to supply the requested information, the Procurement Officer shall base the determination of responsibility upon any available information or may find the prospective contractor non-responsible if such failure is unreasonable.
The prospective contractor may demonstrate the availability of necessary financing, equipment, facilities, expertise, and personnel by submitting upon request:
Before awarding a contract, the Procurement Officer must be satisfied that the prospective contractor is responsible.
If a bidder, offeror, or respondent is found non-responsible, a written determination of non-responsibility setting forth the basis of the finding shall be prepared by the Agency Head. A copy of the determination shall be sent promptly to the non-responsible bidder, offeror, or respondent. The final determination shall be made part of the agency's procurement file.
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