27 Miss. Code. R. 100-3-601 - RIGHT TO INSPECT FACILITY

The State may, at reasonable times, inspect the place of business of a contractor or any subcontractor which is related to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by the State.

3-601.01 Inspection of Facility or Site

Circumstances under which the State may perform inspections include, but are not limited to, inspections of contractor's site in order to determine:

(a) whether the standards set forth in Section 3-401.03 (Standards of Responsibility) have been met or are capable of being met; and,

(b) if the contract is being performed in accordance with its terms.

3-601.02 Access to Place of Business

The State may enter a contractor's or subcontractor's place of business to:

(a) inspect services for acceptance by the State pursuant to the terms of a contract;

(b) audit cost or pricing data or audit the books and records of any contractor or subcontractor pursuant to Section 3-602 (Right to Audit Records) of these Regulations; and,

(c) investigate in connection with an action to debar or suspend a person from consideration for award of contracts pursuant to Section 5-101 (Debarment or Suspension).

3-601.03 Inspection and Testing of Services

3-601.03.1 Solicitation and Contractual Provisions

Mississippi contracts may provide that the State may inspect services at the contractor's or subcontractor's facility and perform the tests to determine whether they conform to solicitation requirements or, after award, to contract requirements and are, therefore, acceptable. Such inspections and tests shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of the solicitation and contract.

3-601.04 Conduct of Inspections

3-601.04.1 Inspectors

Inspections or tests shall be performed so as not to unduly delay the work of the contractor or subcontractor. The presence or absence of an inspector shall not relieve the contractor or subcontractor from any requirements of the contract.

3-601.04.2 Location

When an inspection is made in the place of business of a contractor or subcontractor, such contractor or subcontractor shall provide without charge all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the person performing the inspection or testing.

3-601.04.3 Time

Inspection or testing of services performed at the place of business of any contractor or subcontractor shall be performed at reasonable times.

Notes

27 Miss. Code. R. 100-3-601

Adopted 1/15/2015 Amended 1/15/2015 Amended 4/14/2016 Amended 7/1/2016