Supplier Q&A
How do I register my company for procurement opportunities with Mississippi Power?
To be considered for work with Mississippi Power, new suppliers are encouraged to fill out a supplier registration packet using the online Supplier Registration system or by e-mailing Mississippi Supply Chain Management.
New Suppliers register online here.
Once you are setup in the online Supplier Registration system please e-mail Mississippi Power Supply Chain Management so we may validate your information.
Existing Suppliers register online here.
Once you are setup in the online Supplier Registration system please e-mail Mississippi Power Supply Chain Management so we may validate your information.
What is the difference between registering and qualifying my company?
Registering to do work with Mississippi Power and actually qualifying to bid on specific projects are not the same. You MUST be registered as indicated above to be considered for work. Qualification to bid on particular work is based on job specifications and the contractor's ability to meet these expectations. Those considered qualified by the business units and engineers of Mississippi Power will be selected for the bid opportunity.
Does Mississippi Power give preference to diverse and or locally owned businesses?
Mississippi Power does not have "set asides" or give preference to diverse or locally owned businesses, however we recognize the importance of supporting diverse businesses and local economies in the areas we serve and strive to build lasting relationships with these businesses. Diverse and local businesses will be evaluated and considered with the same criteria as all other suppliers. Mississippi Power will award based on the best evaluated bid to ensure that our customer's needs are met in the most economical manner.
What opportunities are currently available?
In addition to the normal annual maintenance work scheduled at Mississippi Power, the construction of the Kemper County IGCC Project will require a broad spectrum of goods and services ranging from design engineering, complex engineered equipment, advanced electrical and instrumentation work, detailed fabrication, site work and general construction services.
What is the time frame for the different types of site work and construction as part of the Kemper County IGCC Project?
Here is a timeline to when Kemper County IGCC Project will come online. The construction phase of the project began in June 2010. Bidder qualification and packages for construction started going out in the 2nd quarter of 2010 and continue through mid 2012.
Who do I contact if I have further questions?
Hiring for the immediate construction phase jobs is done by the contractors through the state
