Consultant will provide consultant services, assistance, and reviews in the support of Psychological Services Departments at Ellisville State School at Jones County, MS and South Mississippi Regional Center, Long Beach, MS.

Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Jan 7, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 20, 2026
Solicitation No:	3373-26-R-IFBD-00001
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	3373-26-R-IFBD-00001	Advertised Date	01/07/2026 1:40 PM
RFx #	3160007832	Submission Date	02/20/2026 4:30 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	02/20/2026 4:30 PM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Invitation for Bid
Agency	ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
RFx Description	Consultant will provide consultant services, assistance, and reviews in the support of Psychological Services Departments at Ellisville State School at Jones County, MS and South Mississippi Regional Center, Long Beach, MS.

Contact Information

Name	Beverly Rogers	Email	BEVERLY.ROGERS@ESS.MS.GOV
Phone		Fax

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PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
91878	Serv ConsutlMedical

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB No. 2026-01

RFx: 3160007832

Psychology Services

Ellisville State School

Administration Building I

1101 Highway 11 South

Ellisville, Mississippi 39437-4444

Issue Date:

January 7, 2026

Closing Date:

February 20, 2026, at 4:30 pm CST

Contact:

Beverly Rogers

beverly.rogers@ess.ms.gov

(601) 477-5615

Section 1 – Authority, Purpose and Background

Ellisville State School (hereinafter “Agency”) has issued this solicitation for the purpose of soliciting sealed bids

from qualified providers to provide Psychology services, where indicated.

Section 1.1 Background: Ellisville State School is a state operated regional program providing comprehensive

services to Persons Served with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program is under the jurisdiction

of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health. Administratively, it is in the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental

Disabilities division of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. “Agency” offers services to people in a

residential setting and provides an array of programs and services in the community through the Community

Services System. “Agency” serves approximately 240 people on the main campus and additional Persons Served

in the community. It is the goal of “Agency” to provide each person with the appropriate services so that each will

develop to the maximum of his or her potential. The program desires through treatment and training to place

each person in his or her least restrictive environment. This goal is consistent with state and national policy

regarding service programs for Persons Served with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

It is the intent of the “Agency” to award one contract to the lowest and best bid.

However, the “Agency” reserves the right to award in the best interest of the Agency.

Section 2 – Timeline

IFB Issue Date

Questions and Requests for Clarification

Response to Questions/Clarifications

Bid Package Submission Deadline

Bid Opening

Notice of Intent to Award

January 7, 2026

January 16, 2026

January 26, 2026 by 4:30pm CST

February 20, 2026 by 4:30 pm, CST

February 23, 2026 at 10:00 am, CST

February 24, 2026

Request for

Reconsideration of the Intent to Award

Anticipated Contract Start

March 03, 2026

July 01, 2026

Section 3 – Questions/Clarifications and Response

3.1 Bidders must carefully review this solicitation, the contract, risk management provisions, and all

attachments for defects, questionable, or objectionable material. Following review, vendors may have

questions to clarify or interpret the IFB in order to submit the best bid possible. To accommodate the

questions and requests for clarifications, vendors shall submit any such questions via email no later than

January 16, 2026. Vendors must email all questions to Beverly Rogers, Bid Coordinator at

beverly.rogers@ess.ms.gov

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3.2 It is the vendor’s responsibility to make sure questions are submitted on time. The Agency may not answer

questions submitted after the deadline. The identity of the organization submitting the question(s) will not be

revealed.

3.3 “Agency” will publish all questions and answers on the ESS website and the procurement portal so that all

vendors have the same information.

ESS website: https://www.ess.ms.gov/request-proposals-projects-and-services

“Procurement portal” refers to: https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Home/Buy

3.4 The agency will not be bound by any verbal or written information that is not contained within this IFB unless

formally noticed and issued by the contact person as an IFB amendment. Bidders are cautioned that any

statements made by agency personnel that materially change any portion of the bid document shall not be

relied upon unless subsequently ratified by a formal written amendment to the bid document.

3.5 All vendor communications regarding this IFB must be directed to the Bid Coordinator. Unauthorized

contact regarding the IFB with other employees of the agency may result in the vendor being disqualified,

and the vendor may also be suspended or disbarred from the State.

3.6 Acknowledgement of Amendments: Should an amendment to the IFB be issued, it will be posted on the

Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the agency's website in a manner

that all bidders will be able to view. Further, bidders must acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the

solicitation by signing and returning the amendment with the bid package, by identifying the amendment

number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the bid form, or by letter. The acknowledgment

should be received by the agency by the time, date, and at the place specified for receipt of bids. It is the

bidder’s sole responsibility to monitor the websites for any updates or amendments to the IFB.

3.7 Cancellation of Solicitation or Rejection of Individual Bids

At ESS’s sole discretion, an IFB may be canceled or any or all responses to the solicitation may be rejected, in whole

or in part, when ESS determines that it is in the Agency’s best interest to do so.

3.8 Contract Rights

Contract rights do not vest in any party until a contract is legally executed. ESS is under no obligation to award a

contract following issuance of this solicitation

Section 4 – Scope of Work

4.1 Vendor shall perform and complete in a timely and satisfactory manner the services described in Attachment

I: Scope of Work, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

4.1.1

Location of Work: The work is to be performed, completed, and managed at the following

location(s): “Agency”, Main Campus, located at 1101 Highway 11 South, Ellisville, MS 39437 and

Community Homes, as needed (see Attachment K – ESS Community Homes), as well as South

Mississippi Regional Center, 1170 West Railroad St, Long Beach, MS 39560 as well as affiliated

Community Homes as needed. (see Attachment J – SMRC Community Homes)

4.2 Compliance with Contracting Agency Policies:

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4.2.1 Assign a Vendor Account Representative to work directly with the Contracting Agency

Representative.

4.2.2

Ensure all Vendor personnel are well-groomed and in uniform or have visible identification at all

times. Uniforms and/or dress code shall be inclusive of, but not limited to, neat and clean company

uniforms with visible company logo appropriately and easily identifiable. Vendor identification

badges as well as personal identification of the individual employee shall be worn and clearly visible

while on state property. Vendor personnel may be required to provide photographic identification

for inspection upon entering state facilities.

4.2.3 State facilities are non-smoking. The use of tobacco products is prohibited, except within designated

smoking areas.

4.2.4 The Vendor and its personnel shall not possess illegal drug or alcohol on State property. The Vendor

and its personnel shall not consume any unlawful or illegally obtained drug or alcoholic beverage

while on duty.

4.2.5 The Vendor’s employees must avoid using foul, abusive, or profane language on state property.

4.2.6 The Contracting Agency reserves the right to inspect and search Vendor personnel and/or vehicles

anytime while on facility grounds.

4.2.7 Vendor personnel may be required to show photo identification to enter facilities or wear visible,

Agency-approved ID badges at all times while on State property. Some facilities require sign-in and

sign-out at certain facilities/buildings.

4.2.8

Be responsible for all damages and shall be held responsible for replacing or repairing any damage

due to negligence on the part of the Vendor or Vendor personnel to any person(s) and/or property.

The Vendor shall replace and repair any damage to any building or property, including but not limited

to the replacement of any cracked or broken concrete (sidewalks, curbs, etc.) caused by on-site

activities. The contracting Agency may withhold payment or make such deductions as deemed

necessary to ensure reimbursement or replacement for loss or damage to property.

4.2.9

Exercise precautions at all times for the protection of people (including employees) and property.

The Vendor shall make such investigations to enable them to fully understand the facilities,

difficulties, and restrictions attending the execution of the work on-site. The project shall always be

properly supervised and adequately manned by an experienced crew of an appropriate size. All work

shall be accomplished by skilled workers familiar with and trained to do this type of work. Workers

shall be qualified to operate and/or use the equipment necessary to accomplish this work. The

Vendor shall be responsible for the supervision and direction of the work performed by its personnel.

The Vendor shall be responsible for instructing its personnel in all safety measures. All equipment

used by the Vendor shall be maintained in safe operating condition at all times and be free from

defects or wear that may in any way constitute a hazard to any person or persons on state property.

All incidents involving agency property or personnel shall be reported to the designated agency

contact immediately upon occurrence.

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4.2.10 All firearms and weapons must be signed-in and out, at guard shack, until end of workday/work shift.

4.2.11 Abide by all State and/or agency policies, procedures, ordinances, and/or laws pertaining to the

Contracting Agency’s operation at all times, including but not limited to the items listed above.

Deviations from these policies by the Vendor or its personnel will not be tolerated and will be

considered grounds for contract termination.

4.2.12 Perform all services provided in the contract between the bidder/Vendor and the Contracting Agency

in accordance with customary and reasonable industry standards as well as in strict conformance to

all laws, statutes, and ordinances and the applicable rules, regulations, methods and procedures of

all government boards, bureaus, offices, and other agents. The Vendor shall be responsible for the

complete performance of all work; for the methods, means, and equipment used; and for furnishing

all materials, tools, apparatus, and property of every description used in connection therewith. No

statement within this IFB shall negate compliance with any applicable governing regulation. The

absence of detail specifications or the omission of detail description shall be recognized as meaning

that only the best commercial practices are to prevail, and that only first quality materials and

workmanship are to be used.

4.3 Vendors should:

4.3.1 Administer and maintain all employment and payroll records, payroll processing, and payment of

payroll checks and taxes, including the deductions required by state, federal, and local laws such as

social security and withholding taxes for their business and employees;

4.3.2 Make all unemployment compensation contributions as required by federal and state law(s) and

process claims as required for their business and employees;

4.3.3 Perform a background check and/or drug screening prior to placement at the Agency, verify and/or

provide the results; and,

4.3.4 Replace immediately, at no additional expense to the Contracting Agency, any employee performing

unsatisfactorily.

Section 5 - Basis for Award

5.1 According to PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations Effective September 6, 2024-3.4.1 Invitation for Bids

An Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) is the statutorily preferred method of procurement. The Agency

provides a detailed scope of services and the minimally acceptable vendor qualifications. The Agency

is required to contract with the responsive and responsible vendor(s) who submitted the lowest bid

price(s). An IFB requires that the Agency use objective factors to determine whether the vendor is

responsive, responsible, and submitted the lowest bid.

5.2 The agency has the right to waive minor defects or variations of a bid from the exact requirements of the

specifications that do not affect the price, quality, quantity, delivery, or performance time of the services

being procured. If insufficient information is submitted by a bidder with the bid for the agency to properly

evaluate the bid, the agency has the right to require such additional information as it may deem necessary

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