Miss. Code Ann. § 61-13-13: Miss. Code Ann. § 61-13-13

The Department of Finance and Administration is hereby authorized to obtain adequate comprehensive insurance coverage for each of such airplanes as may be purchased or operated under the provisions of this chapter and any other insurance deemed necessary by the Executive Director of the Department of Finance and Administration. The purchase of such insurance shall be on a bid basis in accordance with generally accepted practice for insurance purchases by departments of state government.