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 PRODUCTS LISTS (EPLS) AND COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS

​​EPLs are multi-vendor awards that meet Mississippi requirements for legal purchases. The use of EPLs is governed under Rule 206.2: 011-030 Procurement Instruments: Express Products Lists (EPLs) as stated in the ITS Procurement Handbook. EPL Interactives are searchable forms of the Express Products Lists.​

​EPL RFP Reference Information​ - For Vendors
ITS Express Products Lists Requests For Proposal (RFPs) are usually cyclical in nature. When one EPL RFP expires, it is usually replaced by a new RFP. Some EPL RFPs also allow for mid-cycle updates. For these reasons, these RFPs will remain available for download for vendor or client reference. Vendors may choose to use these RFPs for planning for the next cycle. ​

EPL Interactives

• IT Hardware EPL Interactive
  • Access the IT Hardware EPL Interactive
  • Access the IT Hardware EPL Instructions
  • Two-Way Radio EPL Interactive
    • Access the Two-Way Radio EPL Interactive
    • Access the Two-Way Radio EPL Instructions and Archive

    Software Agreements

    • The State 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

      Geographical Information Systems (GIS) EPLs

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

      Other Agreements

      • ITS Cabling EPL 4342
      • E-911 PSAP Equipment List EPL 3748
      • NASPO Cloud Solutions Cooperative
      • RFP 3735 Security Assessment Services​​​​​​