Section 36-2-10-210.1-5 - Expectations for the Procurement Process5.1 Every procurement overseen by ITS will be conducted in accordance with all applicable statutes and with the policies and procedures of ITS. 5.2 Procurements will be conducted using a competitive process. Exceptions will require substantial and compelling documentation. 5.3 Specifications developed for technology procurements will be open and competitive and will represent the actual business requirements of the customer entity. The process will not favor or exclude qualified vendors other than by criteria that are true requirements of or value to the State. 5.4 The procurement process will be transparent, with appropriate information shared with stakeholders in a timely manner. 5.5 The selection in a procurement process will be based on the best combination of cost and value to the State and will be determined based on the criteria defined in the underlying procurement vehicle. 5.6 All potential vendors will be treated fairly and equitably and will have equal access to information throughout the procurement process. 5.7 Contractual terms will be clear and fair, taking into account the interests of the vendor while protecting the substantial interests of the State. 5.8 The procurement process will offer and encourage opportunities for both successful and unsuccessful candidate vendors to receive feedback that is specific and relevant to the vendor's offering and the procurement process, with the objective of improving future offerings by that vendor and of incorporating applicable vendor feedback into the procurement process. 36 Miss. Code. R. § 2-10-210.1-5
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