Procurement

We provide customers with technical guidance and assistance in the acquisition of information technology solutions that provide the best combination of functionality and cost while maximizing the compatibility of Mississippi’s information resources.

EXPRESS PROCUREMENT OPTIONS

EXPRESS PRODUCTS LISTS (EPLS) AND COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS

​​The express procurement options listed here meet Mississippi requirements for legal purchases when the associated Instructions for Use are followed.  

Changes are Coming to the IT Hardware EPL

View this video to learn more.  You can also view the PowerPoint presentation without the commentary. 

Cloud Solutions Preferred Vendor Express Procurement Option

This express procurement option can be used for the acquisition of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud-related professional services.

IT Hardware EPL Interactive

Public Safety Video and Communication (PSVC) Systems EPL 4599

This EPL can be used for the acquisition of Body Worn Cameras, Dashboard Cameras, License Plate Readers, Two-Way Radio Systems, Surveillance Units, and Software, Equipment and related Support Services.

Software Agreements

  • ITS does not have a designated procurement instrument for Adobe purchases. You may make Adobe purchases using the NASPO Software Value Added Reseller Cooperative below or by following applicable purchasing laws. Regardless of the procurement mechanism, education entities may participate in the State's Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) by providing the appropriate CLP number to your seller.
    • CLP for Education 4600037857 valid through August 13, 2025
  • Microsoft Purchases
  • NASPO Software Value Added Reseller Cooperative

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) EPLs

  • ESRI EPL 3774-D - Note:  ITS is working to provide a purchasing instrument for ESRI products to replace this EPL that expired on March 31, 2023.  In the interim, please contact the EPL Team if you need to make a purchase.
  • MapInfo EPL Master Agreement

Other Agreements

Two-Way Radio EPL Interactive

The Two-Way Radio EPL Interactive has been replaced by the Public Safety Video and Communications System (PSVC) EPL 4599