APPENDIX A BID OPENING RULES.pdf

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Mississippi

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This document is a Bid Opening Rules attachment for the State of Mississippi's Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1130-27-R-IFBD-00008 for the procurement of vehicles including passenger cars, vans, SUVs, and trucks. The bid opening meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with the evaluation process running from September 4 through September 9, 2026. The apparent award will be distributed between September 9 and September 15, 2026, followed by an evaluation review period from September 16 through September 22, 2026. The contract's effective date is October 1, 2026. The document establishes conduct expectations for all vendors and members of the public attending the bid opening, including prohibitions on disruptions or verbal communication during the bid reading process.

The rules require that any concerns regarding bid reading errors be submitted in writing no later than the Evaluation Review Deadline of September 22, 2026. All questions and clarifications must follow this same written submission process. Vendors are required to acknowledge receipt of these bid opening rules by signing the attached acknowledgement form, thereby agreeing to comply with the specified conduct expectations throughout the public bid opening process.

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Appendix A Bid Opening Rules

Bid Opening Rules for the Public

The Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management welcomes all vendors and members of the public to attend the bid opening. To ensure a fair, respectful, and orderly process for all participants, the following rules will apply:

1. No Disruptions:

Bids will be read aloud in their entirety. Please refrain from interrupting, commenting, or engaging in any form of verbal communication during the reading of bids.

2. Questions and Clarifications:

If you believe a bid was read incorrectly, please wait until all bids have been read before raising the concern.

All other questions or concerns must be submitted in writing no later than the Evaluation Review Deadline, which is listed below.

We appreciate your cooperation in upholding the integrity and professionalism of the bid process.

Bid Review Schedule

• Bid Opening Meeting: September 4, 2026; 2:00 p.m.

• Evaluation Process: September 4, 2026 – September 9, 2026

• Distribution of Apparent Award: September 9, 2026 - September 15, 2026

• Evaluation Review Period: September 16, 2026-September 22, 2026

• Evaluation Review Deadline: September 22, 2026

• Effective Date: October 1, 2026

Acknowledgement and Signature

By signing below, the vendor acknowledges receipt of these rules and agrees to comply with the conduct expectations outlined above during the public bid opening.

Vendor Name: ___________________________________________ Authorized Representative (Print): ___________________________ Title: ___________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________

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