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  • Mississippi Resident Contractor Preference

Statutory reference

Mississippi Code Annotated §31-7-1 et seq.

Mississippi maintains an in-state resident contractor preference.

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Latest Opportunities in Mississippi

Invitation for Bid - Alcorn State University Fine Arts Interior Renovation, Lorman, MS

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00013 | RFx Number: 3160007904

IFB 25-27 purchase of 2 (two) high-end nodes and 4 (four) intermediate-level nodes for their computational research cluster.

Category: COMMODITIES | Type: Req. for Information | Smart Number: 9230-26-R-RFIN-00012 | RFx Number: 3150006732

RFP Solicitation for Slate Captain Services

Category: PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9240-26-R-IFBD-00013 | RFx Number: 3160007932

IFB# 5571 Toilet Renovation to Revels Hall at Alcorn State University

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00017-V03 | RFx Number: 3160007963

IFB#5570 Renovation to Math & Science Building Lecture Hall at Alcorn State University

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00016-V03 | RFx Number: 3160007962

IFB #5569 Toilet Renovation to ASU Honors Dorm at Alcorn State University

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00015-V03 | RFx Number: 3160007961

IFB#555568 Interior Renovation to J.D. Boyd Library at Alcorn State University

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00014-V03 | RFx Number: 3160007960

RFP Solicitation for Teacher Education/Clinical Placement Management Software

Category: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9240-26-R-IFBD-00014 | RFx Number: 3160007982

IFB No. 4750: for the acquisition of WISPR Drone Replacement for the Department of Transportation.

Category: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 1601-26-R-IFBD-00004 | RFx Number: 3160008001

Invitation for Bid- Alcorn State University Tennis Lighting, Lorman,MS

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00019-V02 | RFx Number: 3160008003

Invitation for Bid- Alcorn State University Tennis Court Renovation, Lorman, MS

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00018-V02 | RFx Number: 3160008002

Request for RFQF for four (4) new, 2025, gasoline powered, specially equipped vans with wheelchair lifts.

Category: COMMODITIES | Type: RFQ - Formal | Smart Number: 3373-26-R-RFQF-00003 | RFx Number: 3140004542

Invitation for Bid for Renovations to Main Concourse Restrooms and Doors at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium.

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00021 | RFx Number: 3160008040

Invitation for Bid- Alcorn State University Walter Washington Roof Replacement, Lorman, MS

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00023-V01 | RFx Number: 3160008042

Invitation for Bid -Alcorn State University Math and Science Building Roof Replacement, Lorman, MS

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00022-V01 | RFx Number: 3160008041

Invitation for Bid Alcorn State University Simmons Technology Roof Part 2 Replacement, Lorman, MS

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00020 | RFx Number: 3160008039

RFP 4631: for the acquisition of a Women, Infants, and Children Electronic Benefits Transfer (WIC-EBT) system for the State Department of Health.

Category: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) | Type: Request for Proposal | Smart Number: 1601-26-R-RFPR-00009 | RFx Number: 3120003361

RFP 4689: for the acquisition of a WIC Text Messaging system for the Department of Health.

Category: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) | Type: Request for Proposal | Smart Number: 1601-26-R-RFPR-00011 | RFx Number: 3120003371

IFB#5581 -Lease of Motor Coach Buses for Alcorn State University

Category: COMMODITIES | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00025 | RFx Number: 3160008082

Invitation for Bids for floor replacement for Robinson Hall & Burrus Hall on the Lorman Campus at Alcorn State University.

Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00024 | RFx Number: 3160008091

Mississippi Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

How many government bids are open in Mississippi right now?

There are 1,144 open procurement opportunities in Mississippi from 5 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of July 15, 2026.

Which Mississippi agencies post the most bids?

The top agencies posting bids in Mississippi right now are Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, Federal Government. Each maintains its own vendor portal and posting schedule.

Where do I register to bid on Mississippi government contracts?

Register on Mississippi Accountability System (MAGIC) (https://magic.ms.gov/) for state-level opportunities. Register through MAGIC for Mississippi state contracts and procurement. For federal contracts, register on SAM.gov (free; assigns a UEI). For local agencies, registration is on the platform they use — Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar — typically one registration per platform covers all agencies using it.

What industries dominate Mississippi procurement?

The most-active industries in Mississippi government procurement right now are Construction, Professional Services, Supplies & Equipment. Browse each by industry to see current opportunities filtered to Mississippi.

What small-business or set-aside programs does Mississippi offer?

Mississippi operates the following preference and set-aside programs: Mississippi Resident Contractor Preference. Each has its own certification process; check the state procurement office for eligibility details.

What law governs procurement in Mississippi?

Mississippi procurement is governed by Mississippi Code Annotated §31-7-1 et seq.. This includes bid solicitation, contract award, and vendor protest procedures. The state procurement office publishes implementing regulations and manuals.

How do I find upcoming Mississippi bid opportunities?

Save a search on ProcureTap filtered to Mississippi to receive email alerts when new bids match your criteria. You can also subscribe to the state's official portal notifications. Larger agencies (state DOT, department of general services) publish quarterly forecasts of upcoming solicitations.

How often are new Mississippi bids added?

Every six hours. ProcureTap re-scrapes the Mississippi state procurement portal plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state on a six-hour cadence, so new postings appear here within hours of being published.

Does Mississippi require in-state vendors for procurement contracts?

Mississippi generally does not restrict bidding to in-state vendors, but many agencies offer local-preference points or ties-broken-in-favor-of-local scoring, and some contracts under specific dollar thresholds may be limited to registered Mississippi vendors or certified Mississippi small businesses. Read each solicitation's evaluation criteria carefully.

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