ATTACHMENT C EEV CERTIFICATION.pdf

This is an EEV (Emerging, Economically Disadvantaged, or Veteran) Certification attachment document for the Mississippi Department of Transportation's Agency Contract for Crushed Aggregates (RFX 3160008330). The contract runs from January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027 with no extension options available. The bid opening is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026. This certification document serves as a supporting exhibit to the formal invitation for bids and establishes the framework for qualifying bidders under the state's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise programs.

The EEV Certification attachment outlines the requirements and documentation necessary for vendors to demonstrate eligibility for preferential consideration under Mississippi's emerging, economically disadvantaged, or veteran-owned business classifications. Bidders seeking to claim status under these categories must complete and submit this certification as part of their bid response. The certification process is integral to the evaluation criteria and may impact bid scoring or award decisions, providing qualified small and disadvantaged businesses with competitive advantages in the procurement process for this aggregates supply contract.