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Miss. Code Ann. § 37-39-1 Definitions
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(a) The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:(a) “Perishables” shall mean items which have a variable market price on which vendors are unable to submit a lo…
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-39-15 Purchase of supplies or equipment for schools
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(1) In connection with the purchase of necessary supplies or equipment for the conduct of regular school operations, school boards may, in their discretion, designate as their purchasing agent or agents such school official or officials as they see fit and may authorize such agen…
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-39-17 Restrictions on purchases in small quantities; contracts may be awarded for delivery at different points
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Purchases of items regularly used in connection with school operation shall not be made in small quantities for the purpose of circumventing the law requiring competitive bids or quotations, but shall be purchased by contract whenever feasible. School boards shall have the author…
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-39-21 Bonds of purchasing agents
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The purchasing agent of any school board, before entering upon his official duties in such capacity, shall furnish a good and sufficient surety bond in the penal sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), with sufficient surety. Such bonds shall be payable, conditioned and appro…