Mississippi Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on Mississippi state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
Mississippi Accountability System (MAGIC) — https://magic.ms.gov/
Register through MAGIC for Mississippi state contracts and procurement.
Mississippi small-business and set-aside programs
- Mississippi Resident Contractor Preference
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
Mississippi Code Annotated §31-7-1 et seq.
Important notes
Mississippi maintains an in-state resident contractor preference.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a Mississippi state contract
- Register on Mississippi Accountability System (MAGIC). Register through MAGIC for Mississippi state contracts and procurement.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the Mississippi programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use Mississippi Accountability System (MAGIC)'s notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Mississippi state agencies typically require submission through Mississippi Accountability System (MAGIC) or the agency's designated portal.