What is the procurement process for building or rebuilding facilities that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina?
Answer. Current emergency procurement law exempts repair projects from the normal procurement process, including advertising and bids. However, questions have arisen as to whether construction projects fall under the exemption provisions. The Department of Finance and Administration has requested an opinion on this question from the Attorney General’s Office, and additional information will be provided as soon as an opinion has been issued. If your district is contemplating beginning construction without following the normal construction procurement procedures, the MDE suggest that you do not proceed until the AG’s opinion is rendered. There is no issue involved if your district elects to follow normal procurement procedures in the construction of buildings. Primary Contact: Todd Ivey, 601-359-3294 or tivey@mde.k12.ms.us Secondary Contact: Wanda Rutland, 601-359-3294 or wrutland@mde.k12.ms.
