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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.23 - News Releases

Current through June 25, 2024
News releases pertaining to this RFQ may not be made without
				  the MDA's approval, and then only in coordination with the MDA's Issuing
				  Officer.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.24 - Response Date

Current through June 25, 2024
In order to be considered for initial review and approval,
				  applications must arrive on the time specified in RFQ upon release. After the
				  deadline time and date for this initial solicitation, applications from
				  additional ESPs will be considered for qualification under this RFQ and if
				  approved, will be considered only for the remaining duration of the
				  Qualification Period.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.25 - Applications

Current through June 25, 2024
To be considered, ESPs must submit a complete application
				  using the format provided in Part II of this RFQ. ESPs will not be given an
				  opportunity to change any part of an application after submission.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.26 - Restriction of Contact

Current through June 25, 2024
From the issue date of this RFQ until a determination is
				  made regarding the qualification of ESPs, all contacts with Division personnel
				  concerning this RFQ, must be made through the Issuing Officer. Any violation of
				  this condition is cause for the Division to reject an ESP's application. If it
				  is later discovered that any violations have occurred, the Division may also
				  reject an application.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.28 - ESP Questions and Inquiries

Current through June 25, 2024
Questions and requests for clarification may be submitted on
				  or before the date specified in Part 1-18 below to the Issuing Officer via
				  email with the subject line "Energy Efficient Contracts RFQ Questions".
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.29 - Schedule of Events

Current through June 25, 2024
The following is an example of the schedule of events during
				  the RFQ process. Date and Times will be included in the original RFQ release.
A. RFQ available to ESPs
B. Deadline for written questions
C. Responses to written questions will be
				provided to all ESPs requesting this RFQ.
D. Deadline for submission of responses to
				RFQ.
E. Publication of
				Pre-qualified List.
F.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.30 - Information Required from ESPs

Current through June 25, 2024
ALL ESP applicants will be required to respond to all
				  requirements listed in the RFQ.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.31 - Statement of Qualifications

Current through June 25, 2024
Each ESP shall submit 10 copies of the following information
				  with responses to each item numbered accordingly. Each ESP is required to fully
				  answer all questions and provide all requested information in each category
				  listed below. Font size should be no smaller than 10 point. All pages in your
				  response to this attachment should be numbered sequentially.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.32 - Cover Letter

Current through June 25, 2024
Include in a cover letter the name or names of the
				  individuals who will be the principal contact(s) during this RFQ procurement
				  process and contact information for those individuals, including email
				  addresses. Each ESP shall state in its cover letter its intention to be
				  pre-qualified to provide services solely through the use of ESCs or to be
				  pre-qualified to provide services through GESPCs or SSCs. ESPs that are
				  pre-qualified for GESPCs and SSCs will also be pre-qualified to provide
				  services through ESCs.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.33 - Description of Company

Current through June 25, 2024
All questions must be addressed by the ESP in order for this
				  application form to be properly completed. Failure to answer any question, or
				  comply with any directive contained in this form may be used by the Division as
				  grounds to find the ESP ineligible. If a question or directive does not pertain
				  to your firm in any way, please indicate that fact with the symbol N/A.
A. Firm's name, business address
B. Names and Titles of Two Contact People
C. Submittal is for: Parent
				Company, Division, Subsidiary or Branch Office.
D. Date prepared.
E. Type of Firm
F. Federal Employer Identification Number
G. Year Firm was established
H. Name and Address of Parent
				Company, if applicable.
I. Former
				Firm Name(s), if applicable
J.
				Five-year summary of contract values for energy service contracts, guaranteed
				energy savings performance contracts or shared savings contracts in which your
				firm or team members played a significant role. (Indicate the type of contract
				by labeling energy service contracts as ESCs, guaranteed energy savings
				performance contracts as GESPCs, and shared savings contracts as SSCs.)
K. Corporate Background/Historical
				Data
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.34 - ESP's Certification of Meeting Minimum Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
In order to be eligible for further evaluation, the ESP shall
				  issue the following certified sworn statement by an individual possessing the
				  authority to bind the ESP asserting that the ESP meets the minimum
				  qualifications required to be prequalified for these services. The signed and
				  notarized certification shall state as follows:
A. The ESP certifies that neither it nor its
				principals are currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded
				from bidding or contracting with the State of Mississippi, any other state, the
				federal government, or any agency, subdivision, department, or authority of the
				foregoing.
B. The ESP certifies
				that neither it nor its principals have been terminated for cause, are
				currently in default, and/or have been declared in default on any energy
				services contract, energy performance contract or shared savings contract
				within the five (5) years preceding the submittal of this response.
C. Certify that your company does not owe the
				State of Mississippi any taxes.
D.
				The ESP certifies it has all necessary, valid and current licenses to do
				business in the State of Mississippi.
E. The ESP certifies it has completed no
				fewer than five (5) ESCs, GESPCs or SSCs savings agreements within the last
				five (5) years and that each of these projects has been paid for or has a
				minimum of one (1) year repayment and savings performance history if financed
				through an energy performance contract or shared savings contract.
F. The ESP certifies that it has the capacity
				to meet the insurance and bonding requirements required by the public entity to
				perform their services including Performance and Payment Bonds, pursuant to
				Section
				31-5-51,
				Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
G. The ESP certifies it has submitted a
				complete and accurate response to this RFQ using the instructions and format
				described in Parts I and II.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.35 - Financial References for ESPs to provide services ONLY through ESCs

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Provide End of Year Balance Sheets, Profit
				and Loss Income Statements for the past three (3) years (or life of firm if
				less than three (3) years or Schedule C's). If the business has been in
				operation for less than one year, provide a current balance sheet, a projected
				profit and Loss statement for the next 12 month period and a projected balance
				sheet for the end of that period.
B. Partnership or Joint Venture-Tax Returns
				for 3 years, if applicable
C.
				Corporations, LLC or PLLC - Corporate Tax returns for the last three (3) years,
				if applicable
D. Provide banking
				references including financial institution, address, contact person, telephone
				number, and specific information on your firm's credit that by may be used to
				fund construction for projects.
E.
				Provide bonding references including company name, address, contact person,
				telephone number and information and your firm's maximum bonding capability.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.36 - Financial References for ESPs that want to provide services through ESCs, GESPC and SSCs

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Submit a copy of your firm's audited
				financial statements for the past three fiscal years which includes your
				company's most recent balance sheet, income statements and statement of cash
				flows. The financial statements should be audited by an independent party to
				ensure that representations made by management were prepared in conformity with
				generally accepted accounting principles.
B. Please provide the name, address, and the
				telephone number of the firm(s) that prepared the Financial Statements.
C. Please enclose banking
				references including financial institution, address, contact person, telephone
				number, and specific information on your firm's credit that may be used to fund
				construction for large-scale projects.
D. Please enclose bonding references
				including company name, address, contact person, telephone number and
				information and your firm's maximum bonding capability.
E. Indicate the value of your firm's current
				contract backlog.
F. Submit a copy
				of your firm's most recent annual report.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.37 - ESP's Personnel Information, Technical Qualifications, Capability and Experience

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Complete and
				submit the ESP's PERSONNEL INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM for
				the primary project team members (no more than ten 10) individuals) who will
				likely be working on Mississippi public entities' projects.
B. Complete and submit the ESP's CAPABILITY
				AND EXPERIENCE PROFILE FORM
,
which will be included in RFQ.
C. Please describe your firm's
				experience with energy management software programs used to track and report
				energy savings performance.
D.
				Submit an organizational chart with names, roles and responsibilities and
				reporting structure for a typical energy savings project that would be
				undertaken by the ESP. Indicate whether the project is an ESC, GESP or SSC
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.38 - ESP Project History

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Complete and
				submit the PROJECT HISTORY and CLIENT REFERENCES FORM for five (5) ESCs,
				GESPCs, or SSCs. Each of the five (5) projects must have been installed and
				operating for at least one year. Each project must have been managed by the
				specific branch, division, office, or any of the individuals that would be
				assigned to projects implemented by public entities in the State of
				Mississippi. Client references will be contacted. For documents submitted in
				response to this section, use descriptive filename(s) beginning with [ESP Name
				or acronym].8HIST.
B. The
				following information in Description of Company, ESP Project History, Technical
				Project Capabilities, ESPs Personnel Information and Technical Qualifications
				Form, ESPs Capability and Experience Profile, Project History and Client
				References and Energy, Water, & Operational Savings Data Form are required
				to be provided by ESPs that desire to be pre-qualified to provide services
				through GESPCs or SSCs.
C.
				Complete and submit the ENERGY, WATER & OPERATIONAL SAVINGS DATA FORM for
				the any of the GESPCs or SSCs for which PROJECT HISTORY and CLIENT REFERENCES
				FORMS are submitted. For documents submitted in response to this section, use
				descriptive filename(s) beginning with [ESP Name or acronym].9DATA.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.39 - Technical Project Capabilities

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Provide a sample
				Savings Measurement and Verification Plan from a completed GESP or SSC by the
				ESP including an estimate of the total number of measurement points currently
				being monitored by ESP for that project.
B. Provide a sample Investment Grade Energy
				Audit conducted by the ESP which includes detailed energy and economic
				calculations for ESPs wanting to implement GESPCs or SSCs.
C. Provide a sample Operations and
				Maintenance Manual developed by the ESP for a completed GESPC or SSC.
D. Provide a sample Commissioning
				Plan from a GESPC or SSC implemented by the ESP.
E. Provide a sample Final Design
				Specification for an installed ECM (e.g. HVAC, controls, etc.).
F. Provide a sample Customer Savings Report
				from a GESPC or SSC implemented by the ESP.
G. Provide a sample Customer Training Plan
				used in a GESPC or SSC implemented by the ESP.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.40 - Evaluation Criteria for Qualification

Current through June 25, 2024
Responses that receive 75% or more of the total points
				  available will be designated as "Qualified" by the Division for the entire or
				  remaining portion of the 2-year "Qualification Period. Criteria for the
				  evaluation are listed below:
A.
				Financial Stability of the ESP (25 points)
i.
				Firm's corporate history and growth
ii. Financial soundness and stability of the
				ESP
iii. Completeness of ESP's
				financial statements and reports
iv. ESP's bonding capacity
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.41 - RFQ CHECKLIST

Current through June 25, 2024
For all submitting ESPs.
A. Submit ten (10) complete sets of
				responses.
B. Cover letter with
				descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].1LTR.
C. Description of ESP with descriptive
				filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].2DESC.
D. ESP's Certification of Meeting Minimum
				Requirements, and supporting documentation, with descriptive filename(s)
				beginning [ESP name or acronym].3CERT.
E. ESP's Financial Information with
				descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].4FIN.
F. ESP's Personnel Information and Technical
				Qualification form (Exhibit A) for each member of the primary project team (no
				more than ten (10) individuals) with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name
				or acronym].5QUAL.
G. ESP's
				Capability and Experience Profile form with descriptive filename beginning [ESP
				Name or acronym].6EXPR.
H.
				Organizational chart with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or
				acronym].7ORG.
I. Project History
				and Client References form for five (5) energy projects with descriptive
				filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].8HIST.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 3 - Energy › Chapter 5 - Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings › Rule 6-3-5.42 - For ESPs that want to provide services through ESCs, GESPC and SSCs

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Energy, Water & Operational Savings
				Data forms for any GESP or SSCs submitted in response to Project History and
				Client Reference form with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or
				acronym].9DATA.
B. Sample Savings
				Measurement and Verification Plan for a GESPC or SSC with descriptive filename
				beginning [ESP Name or acronym].10MVP.
C. Sample Investment Grade Energy Audit
				including detailed energy and economic calculations, with descriptive filename
				beginning [ESP Name or acronym].11IGA.
D. Sample Operations and Maintenance Manual
				with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].12OMM.
E. Sample Commissioning Plan with descriptive
				filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].13CXP.
F. Sample Final Design Specification for an
				installed ECM with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].14SPEC.
G. Sample Customer Savings Report
				with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].15CSR.
H. Sample Customer Training Plan with
				descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].16CTP.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										31-7-14
				  (Supp. 2017).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Small Municipal and Limited Population
				  County Grant Program (SMLPC), administered by the Mississippi Development
				  Authority (MDA), is designed for making grants to small municipalities and
				  limited population counties or natural gas districts ("Local Sponsors") to
				  finance projects to promote economic growth in the State of Mississippi
				  ("State"). Funding for grants to Local Sponsors is derived from appropriations
				  or funds otherwise made available by the State Legislature.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.2 - Selection Priorities

Current through June 25, 2024
The mission of the Mississippi Development Authority is "To
				  foster a strong state economy and vibrant communities through innovation, use
				  of talent and resources to improve our citizens' lives."
A. The selection process will provide
				priority consideration to those applications that directly relate to the agency
				mission of fostering a strong economy and vibrant communities. MDA will
				prioritize applications that promote private sector permanent non-construction
				job creation and/or retention and promote private sector capital investment.
B. Community projects that have a
				jurisdiction-wide benefit will be prioritized over projects that simply serve a
				confined portion of the community.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.3 - Eligibility

Current through June 25, 2024
A small municipality or a limited population county must
				  submit an application to MDA. An eligible municipality, county and gas district
				  is defined as follows:
A. Small
				Municipality: a municipality with a population of 10,000 or less, according to
				the most recent federal decennial census, at the time the application is
				submitted by the municipality. The term "small municipality" also includes a
				municipal historical hamlet as defined in Section
				17-27-5
				of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
B. Limited Population County: a county with a
				population of 30,000 or less, according to the most recent federal decennial
				census, at the time the application is submitted by the municipality.
C. Natural Gas Districts:
				districts created by law and meeting the same requirements as small
				municipalities.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.4 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible projects financed with Mississippi Small Municipal
				  and Limited Population County Grant Program funds must be publicly owned. All
				  contracts and purchases must be made in accordance with normal bid and purchase
				  laws of a municipality or county. Eligible projects include, but are not
				  limited to: Eligible publicly owned projects according to program selection
				  priorities include, but are not limited to
A. Priority 1: Economic development-related
				improvements to include water, sewer, street and drainage improvements for the
				benefit of site development, industrial parks, business districts, tourism
				destinations, and projects that improve the competitiveness of a community.
B. Priority 2: Downtown
				improvements to include: sidewalks, lighting, facade improvements,
				beautification improvements (waste receptacles, stop signs, street signs,
				landscaping, awnings, etc.), and other downtown improvements as approved by
				MDA.
C. Priority 3: Non-economic
				development related water, sewer, street and drainage improvements.
D. Priority 4: Purchase, construction or
				rehabilitation of public buildings to include: town halls, libraries, police
				stations, fire stations, community centers, courthouses, other publicly owned
				buildings as approved by MDA.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.5 - Restrictions

Current through June 25, 2024
SMLPC funds may not be used for working capital, for general
				  expenditures, which would normally be covered under a local sponsor's general
				  operation budget, or for project related soft costs such as administrative,
				  engineering, architectural, inspection, legal, etc. . . expenses. SMLPC
				  projects may not start prior to Grant Agreements being awarded. MDA will not
				  pay for ad valorem taxes on any SMLPC projects. All contracts and purchases
				  must be made in accordance with normal bid and purchase laws of a municipality
				  or county.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.6 - Competition

Current through June 25, 2024
The SMLPC Program is a competitive program. As such, all
				  funds awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the original
				  project description as stated in the grant application. Additionally, if grant
				  recipients complete their project for less than the grant amount awarded, the
				  excess funds can be requested for additional project work as long as there is
				  no change from the scope of the original project. In no case, however, will an
				  approved applicant be allowed to use excess grant funds to pay for project
				  costs that vary from the original project description.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.7 - Changes to Original Application

Current through June 25, 2024
All requested changes and variances from the original
				  application should be made in writing and will be reviewed by MDA on a
				  case-by-case basis.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.8 - Application to the Program

Current through June 25, 2024
To apply for the Small Municipal and Limited Population
				  County Grant Program, a completed application that is submitted by a Local
				  Sponsor must include:
A. Purpose of
				the proposed grant including a list of eligible items and the cost of each and
				explain how the proposed project relates to Economic Development/Community
				Development priority/master plan;
B. The estimated cost of the total project, a
				description of the Local Sponsor's investment in the project, and all public or
				private sources of funding that have been secured and that will be utilized
				exclusively for the project;
C.
				Time schedule for implementation and completion of the project, evidencing an
				expeditious completion of the project;
D. Engineering documentation (must be on the
				engineer's letterhead, with his stamp/seal and signature;
E. Current employment levels at the project
				site and estimated increase, if any, as a result of financing the project;
F. Executed copy of the Local
				Sponsor's resolution of authorization to apply for grant funds (Mayor/President
				of Board of Supervisors); and
G.
				Executed_copy of the Local Sponsor's resolution committing matching funds to
				the project, if applicable;
H. One
				(1) originaLof the application must be submitted to the Community Services
				Division of MDA, Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program,
				Post Office Box 849, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 or hand-delivered to the 5th
				floor of the Woolfolk Office Building.
I. It should be noted that the Executive
				Director of "MDA" might in his discretion commit grant funds to projects prior
				to the application deadline. Such commitments would be made only if a specific
				project is involved and timing of the grant award would have a direct effect on
				the location or expansion of the project.
J. The complete application must be submitted
				in a legal- sized dark blue classification folder (2 dividers) and each section
				bottom tabbed. All documentation must have original signatures and original
				pictures. This application should not be modified from its original format. Any
				application that does not contain information sufficient to permit review will
				not be considered for funding.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.9 - General Grant Terms

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The program
				intent is to stimulate growth and economic development in small communities in
				the State. Each application will be evaluated on its own merit to meet the
				intent of the program.
B. The
				project must be related to MDA eligible priorities.
C. The maximum grant amount, which may be
				awarded to any one Local Sponsor, will be $150,000.
D. Applications will be due by June 18, 2015
				by 4:00 pm, MDA time.
E.
				Communities with a population of 3,500 or less will be required to have at
				least a 10¢ match. The 10¢ match does not have to be cash only.
				Documented project related soft costs such as administrative, engineering,
				architectural, inspection, legal, etc . . . are acceptable match requirements.
F. Communities with a population
				greater that 3,500 will be required to have at least a 20¢) match. The
				20¢ match does not have to be cash only. Documented project related softs
				costs such as administrative, engineering, architectural, inspection, legal,
				etc . . . are acceptable for match requirements.
G. If a community has any open SMLPC grants
				they are not eligible to submit another application. In addition, if the open
				SMLPC grant is not at least 50¢ expended at the time of application
				submittal, then they are not eligible to submit. An acceptable close-out
				package must be submitted before submitting an application.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.10 - Conditions for Disbursement of Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
A. A Grant
				Agreement will be executed between the Local Sponsor and MDA. A grant agreement
				must be signed before request for cash can be processed.
B. All funds will flow through the Local
				Sponsor.
C. MDA will release SMLPC
				Program funds on a reimbursement basis, for approved eligible costs of the
				project.
D. The municipality or
				county shall certify to MDA during construction that the expenses were incurred
				and were in accordance with the application approved by MDA.
E. Funds will be released upon receipt of the
				SMLPC Program Request for Cash and supporting documentation from the local unit
				of government.
F. The municipality
				or county have two years from the date of the award to expend the funds under
				the SMLPC Program.
G. Failure to
				implement and complete the project may result in the grant being voided and
				funds de-obligated.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.11 - Reimbursement Process

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA will release SMLPC program funds for services rendered
				  or on a reimbursement basis for approved eligible costs of the project as
				  incurred. The Local Sponsor shall certify to MDA during construction that the
				  expenses were incurred and were in accordance with the plans and application
				  approved by MDA. Funds will be released upon receipt of the SMLPC Program Form
				  of Requisition and supporting documentation from the Local Sponsor. Funds may
				  only be drawn down once a month. Local Sponsors have two (2) years from the
				  date of the Grant Agreement to request reimbursement for SMLPC project costs.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.12 - Business Participation/Outreach

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Community
				  Services Division (CSD) encourages maximum opportunity for increased
				  participation by local Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE)
				  in the procurement of goods and services. The Mississippi Development Authority
				  Minority Business Division at
www.mississippi.org
and the
				  Mississippi Procurement Technical Center at
www.mscpc.com
can assist with MBE/WBE
				  outreach efforts.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.13 - Audit/Monitoring

Current through June 25, 2024
Funds provided under the Small Municipalities and Limited
				  Population Grant Program are subject to audit by the State Department of Audit.
				  Additionally, MDA will also monitor all projects to ensure compliance with the
				  original application submitted.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.14 - Waiver

Current through June 25, 2024
These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time. MDA, in
				  its discretion, may temporarily waive any requirement of the guidelines to the
				  extent that the result of such waiver is to promote the public purpose of the
				  Act and is not prohibited by State law.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-18
				  (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 1 - Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) › Rule 6-4-1.15 - Additional Information

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Mississippi
				Development Authority
The Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties
				  Grant
Community Services Division
Attn: Patricia Turner
Post Office Box 849
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Telephone: (601) 359-9316/Fax: (601)359-3108
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Rural Impact Fund Program (RIF) administered
				  by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is designed to assist and
				  promote businesses and economic development in rural areas by providing grants
				  and loans to rural communities (Local Entities) and loan guarantees to rural
				  businesses (Businesses). Funding for grants and loans to Local Entities and
				  loan guarantees to businesses is derived from appropriations or funds otherwise
				  made available by the State Legislature. The State Legislature enacted the RIF
				  during the 2003 regular session. (See H.B. 1335).
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.2 - Eligibility

Current through June 25, 2024
A rural community must submit an application to the MDA. An
				  eligible rural community and business are defined as follows:
A. Rural Community: a municipality with a
				population of 10,000 or less, according to the most recent federal decennial
				census, at the time the application is submitted by the municipality; or, a
				county with a population of 30,000 or less, according to the most recent
				federal decennial census, at the time the application is submitted by the
				county.
B. Rural Business: means a
				new or existing business located or to be located in a rural community; or, a
				business or industry located or to be located within five miles of a rural
				community.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.3 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible projects financed with RIF must be publicly owned
				  with the exception of loan guarantees to rural businesses. All contracts and
				  purchases must be made in accordance with normal bid and purchase laws of a
				  municipality or county. Eligible projects include, but are not limited
				  to:
A. Construction, rehabilitation or
				repair of building;
B. Sewer
				systems and transportation directly affecting the site of the proposed rural
				business;
C. Sewer
				facilities;
D. Acquisition of real
				property, development to real property, improvements to real
				property;
E. Any other project
				approved by MDA, and
F. Loan
				guarantees to Rural Businesses not to exceed eighty percent (80%) of the
				principal loan amount.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.5 - Soft Cost

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible Projects must have a direct connection in creating
				  jobs. RIF may be used for general expenditures in an amount not to exceed three
				  percent (3%). (For example: $250,000 x .03 = $7,500). A limited amount of funds
				  may be used for engineering, architectural, attorneys, consultants, agents and
				  /or advisors costs. The amount of these professional services will be limited
				  to an amount not to exceed eight percent (8%) of the RIF award amount. All
				  funds awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the original
				  project description as stated in the grant or loan application. Additionally,
				  if grant or loan recipients complete their project for less than the amount
				  awarded, the excess funds will be returned to MDA. All requested changes and
				  variances from the original application for the projects awarded must be made
				  in writing and will be reviewed by MDA on a case-by-case
				  basis.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.6 - Rural Community Application

Current through June 25, 2024
The application that is submitted by a local entity must
				  include:
A. Purpose of the proposed
				grant and/or loan including a detailed list of the request;
B. A Description of the proposed
				project;
C. The estimated cost of
				the total project by major category (e.g. engineering, legal, administration,
				etc.) and all public or private sources of funding that have been secured that
				will be utilized exclusively for the project;
D. A time schedule for implementation and
				completion of the project, evidencing an expeditious completion of the
				project;
E. A statement that the
				specific project will create at least five jobs along with an F. estimated
				number of jobs to be created;
F.
				Engineering or architectural documentation where applicable;
G. The municipality or county's most recent
				unemployment rate at the time of application submission;
H. A copy of the Rural Community's Resolution
				of Authorization to apply for funds;
I. A statement reflecting how the project
				will be managed, and who will manage it;
J. Applications for loan guarantees must
				include the requested loans terms, reasonable interest rates, collateral
				position, and requested percentage of loan guarantee. The loan terms, the
				interest rate, and the percentage of loan guarantee will be based on the number
				of jobs created and the financial position of the rural business.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.7 - Rural Business Application

Current through June 25, 2024
For Rural Business Loan Guarantees, the business must
				  provide the following:
A. Credit
				reports and personal income tax records on all investors with twenty percent
				(20%) or more investment in the company;
B. A description of the collateral with the
				appraised value, acquisition price and the expected life of the
				collateral;
C. The last three years
				of the company's annual audit, financial statements and tax returns;
D. For start-up companies, a business plan,
				three years of monthly proformas financial statements will be required,
				and
E. Corporate and personal
				guarantees.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.8 - Application Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Initially, any local unit of government seeking funding
				  should set up a meeting or conference call with the RIF staff. At this meeting
				  or conference call, the following information should be presented:
A. Project description
B. Preliminary budget
Based on this meeting or conference call, the Community
				  Services Division (CSD) may issue a letter inviting a RIF application. The
				  letter will state the amount of RIF funds that can be applied for, and the
				  requirements.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.9 - Selection Process

Current through June 25, 2024
The process used for evaluating, selecting, and funding
				  applications is based on the following:
A. Eligibility
B. Project readiness
C. Company's financial condition
One (1) original and one (1) copy of the application must be
				  submitted to the Community Services Division of MDA, Rural Impact Fund Grant
				  Program, 5* Floor Woolfolk Office Building, 510 North West Street, Jackson, MS.
Applications will be accepted starting May 1, 2003.
It
				  should be noted that the Executive Director of MDA may at his discretion commit
				  Rural Impact Funds to projects prior to an application being submitted to MDA,
				  if a specific project is involved and timing of the award would have a direct
				  effect on the location or expansion of the project. All projects funded should
				  create a minimum of five (5) new jobs. A Rural Community may submit up to two
				  applications during a calendar year; however, efforts will be made to fund
				  projects representing all areas of the state.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.10 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
The program intent is to stimulate job creation and economic
				  development in rural communities in the State. A grant amount of $250,000 or a
				  loan amount of $350,000 will be the maximum for any rural community. A maximum
				  of $350,000 will be allowed on 80% loan guarantees to rural business(es). Each
				  application will be evaluated on its own merit to meet the intent of the
				  program.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.11 - Conditions for Disbursement of Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
A Grant and/or Loan Agreement will be executed between the
				  Rural Community/Business and MDA. The Agreement must be signed within one month
				  of the grant award date. MDA will release Mississippi Rural Impact Program
				  funds for services rendered, or on a reimbursement basis, for approved eligible
				  costs of the project, as incurred. The Rural Community shall certify to MDA
				  during construction that the expenses were incurred and were in accordance with
				  the plans and application approved by MDA. Funds will be released upon receipt
				  of the Mississippi Rural Impact Program Request for Cash and supporting
				  documentation from the rural community. Funds may not be disbursed more
				  frequently than monthly. Rural communities have one year from the date of the
				  award to expend the funds under the Mississippi Rural Impact
				  Program.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.12 - Audit

Current through June 25, 2024
Funds provided under the Mississippi Rural Impact Program
				  are subject to audit by the State Department of Audit. Additionally, MDA will
				  also monitor all projects to ensure compliance with the original application
				  submitted. MDA intends to use up to three percent (3%) of the Rural Impact
				  Funds available to hire staff to monitor funded projects and provide technical
				  assistance.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 2 - Rural Impact Fund Grant Program (RIF) › Rule 6-4-2.13 - Waiver

Current through June 25, 2024
These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time. MDA, in
				  its discretion, may temporarily waive any requirement of the guidelines to the
				  extent that the result of such waiver is to promote the public purpose of the
				  Act and is not prohibited by State law.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-85-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan
				  Program ("CAP") administered by the Mississippi Development Authority ("MDA")
				  is designed for making loans to counties or municipalities ("Applicant") to
				  finance capital improvements in Mississippi. Applicants are encouraged to use
				  these loans in connection with state and federal programs. Funding for loans to
				  Applicants is derived from the issuance of state bonds. The State Legislature
				  enacted CAP during the regular 1994 session. (See Section
				  57-1-301
				  through 57-1335
et seq
., Mississippi Code,
				  Annotated.)
Miss. Code Ann
				  § 57-1-30 et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.2 - Eligibility

Current through June 25, 2024
Application for assistance must be submitted by the governing
				  authority of the county or an incorporated municipality.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).