39 Miss. Code. R. 1-30-105
In addition to the publication requirements of Section 103 above and Miss. Code Ann. § 77-3-16, the utility is encouraged to pursue any additional means of publication in trade journals, local newspapers, social media, or any other avenue available.
Resident contractors who operate within the area in which the scope of goods or services will be performed under the applicable contracts and who furnish the goods and services sought, at a minimum of once per calendar year, shall be notified of any known upcoming bids for contracts containing scopes of goods or services furnished by the resident contractor via U.S. mail or electronic means, if available.
No contract shall be awarded to any prime contractor without the utility first providing the prime contractor the utility's "Hire Mississippi" list for consideration of awarding subcontracts arising out of the prime contract.
39 Miss. Code. R. 1-30-105