Courier Services

Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Posted Date:	Jan 5, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 4, 2026
Solicitation No:	1301-26-R-IFBD-00042
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	1301-26-R-IFBD-00042	Advertised Date	01/05/2026 8:00 AM
RFx #	3160007817	Submission Date	02/04/2026 10:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	02/04/2026 11:00 AM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Invitation for Bid
Agency	MS DEPT OF HEALTH
RFx Description	The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will accept submissions for RFx 3160007817 until 10:00 a.m. CST, Wednesday, February 4, 2025, to obtain Courier Services contract with or more responsive and responsible bidder(s) offering the lowest total

Contact Information

Name	Christopher Statham	Email	CHRISTOPHER.STATHAM@MSDH.MS.GOV
Phone	6625492925	Fax

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PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
96286	Serv MiscNo2Transpor

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VENDOR NUMBER

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB RFx Number: RFx 3160007817

Courier Services

Issue Date: January 5, 2026

CLOSING TIME AND DATE

Bids must be received before:

10:00 am CST, February 4, 2026

BID COORDINATOR

MSDH Procurement

Telephone: (601) 576-7954

E-mail: procurement@msdh.ms.gov

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Section 1 - Background, Authority, and Purpose

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) seeks a qualified vendor to provide statewide courier

services for the safe, timely, and secure transport of laboratory supplies, clinical specimens, drinking water

samples, environmental samples, and other designated materials between all MSDH sites and the Mississippi

Public Health Laboratory (MPHL), located within and including the MSDH Central Complex at 570 East Woodrow

Wilson Dr. Jackson, MS 39216 and the MSDH Pharmacy at 3156 Lawson Street Jackson, MS 39213.

Section 2 - Timeline

Invitation for Bid Issue Date:

Request for Reconisderation:

Bid Package Submission Deadline:

Anticipated Bid Opening:

Anticipated Intent to Award Date:

PPRB Submission Deadline (Agency item

only):

Request for Reconsideration - Award:

PPRB Approval Meeting (Agency item only):

January 5, 2026

January 8, 2026

February 4, 2026, 10:00am

February 4, 2026, 11:00am

February 4, 2026, 1:00pm

February 4, 2026, 4:00pm

February 7, 2026

March 4, 2026

Section 3 - Scope of Work

4.1 Scope of Services To Be Performed:

Mississippi State Department of Health

Statewide Courier Services – Scope of Services

1. Purpose

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) seeks a qualified vendor to provide statewide courier services

for the safe, timely, and secure transport of laboratory supplies, clinical specimens, drinking water samples,

environmental samples, and other designated materials between all MSDH sites and the Mississippi Public Health

Laboratory (MPHL), located within and including the MSDH Central Complex at 570 East Woodrow Wilson

Dr. Jackson, MS 39216 and the MSDH Pharmacy at 3156 Lawson Street Jackson, MS 39213.

2. Service Requirements

A. Routine Courier Services

Specimen Pickup: Collect specimens from each MSDH county clinic, regional office, and designated field site

Monday–Friday after normal business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Specimen Delivery to MPHL: Deliver to MPHL (MSDH Central Complex, Jackson) Tuesday–Saturday by 7:30 AM.

Specimens must be delivered within 16 to 24 hours of pickup.

Empty Container Pickup at MPHL: Collect and return specimen containers/shippers from MPHL to MSDH sites

Monday–Friday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Site Coverage: Services must include all MSDH county clinics, regional offices, and special program locations listed

in Appendix A, including Crossroads Clinic, Hinds County TB Clinic, all MSDH Central Complex programs, and the

MSDH Pharmacy.

B. STAT Services

Immediate, same-day pickup and direct delivery between designated MSDH sites (including MPHL, MSDH

Pharmacy, MSDH Central Complex program offices) with no intermediate stops. Response time must be within 2

hours of the request. Must follow MPHL’s authorized requester list for STAT activation.

C. Specialized Services

As requested by MPHL, MSDH Pharmacy, or MSDH Central Complex program offices, make additional trips to

retrieve missed or unavailable specimens within a specified timeframe.

3. Transport Conditions

Maintain controlled environment of 59°F–80.6°F (15°C–27°C) during transport. Prevent exposure to extreme

temperatures or unconditioned vehicle spaces. Secure specimens to prevent shifting, vibration damage, or spills.

Provide hazard spill kits in each courier vehicle with usage instructions.

4. Communication & Coordination

Maintain 24/7 dispatch availability with up-to-date contact information. Immediately report issues to MPHL MSDH

Pharmacy, or MSDH Central Complex dispatch via telephone while in transit. Maintain confidentiality and integrity

of specimen information.

5. Chain of Custody & Documentation

Vendor staff must sign delivery logs at the MPHL accessioning area after placing specimens on designated carts via

the Thompson Facility delivery dock at the MSDH Central Complex and at the MSDH Pharmacy. Vendor staff must

also sign pickup logs at the MSDH clinic, MSDH Pharmacy, and Central Complex locations to verify retrieval of all

items.

6. Performance Standards

All services must adhere to agreed schedules, routes, and environmental controls. Vendor will coordinate with

MSDH’s designated courier coordinator to address operational concerns.

Appendix A – MSDH Statewide Courier Services Site List:

Including MSDH Central Complex, the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL), and the MSDH Pharmacy

Vendor must provide courier services to all listed sites on the schedule outlined in Section 2 of the Scope of Services.

Appendix A – MSDH Statewide Courier Services Site List

Including MSDH Central Complex, the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL), and the MSDH Pharmacy

Central Complex, MPHL, and MSDH Pharmacy

MSDH Central Complex – Thompson Facility & Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL)

570 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr.

Jackson, MS 39216

Main: 601-576-7582 (MPHL – Sally Bishop / Donna Hall)

MSDH Pharmacy

3156 Lawson Street

Jackson, MS 39213

Northern Public Health Region – District II

Regional Office – Tupelo

532 S. Church Street / P.O. Box 199

Tupelo, MS 38802

Tel: 662-841-9015 | Fax: 662-841-9142

Alcorn County – 3706 Jo Ann Drive, Corinth, MS 38834 | 662-287-6121

Itawamba County – 110 Crane Street, Fulton, MS 38843 | 662-862-3710

Lafayette County – 72 F.D. Buddy East Pkwy Ste 100, Oxford, MS 38655 | 662-234-5231

Lee County – 532 S. Church Street, Tupelo, MS 38804 | 662-841-9096

Pontotoc County – 341 Ridge Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863 | 662-489-1241

Prentiss County – 615 East Parker Drive, Booneville, MS 38829 | 662-728-3518

Tippah County – 129 Hospital Street, Ripley, MS 38663 | 662-837-3215

Tishomingo County – 1508 Bettydale Drive, Iuka, MS 38852 | 662-423-6100

Union County – 252 Carter Avenue, New Albany, MS 38652 | 662-534-1926

Northern Public Health Region – District I

Regional Office – Batesville

510 Hwy 51 South, Batesville, MS 38606

Tel: 662-360-1756 | Fax: 662-360-1755

Carroll County – 7225 MS Hwy 17 Ste. A, Carrollton, MS 38947 | 662-237-9224

Desoto County (Hernando) – 3212 Hwy 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632 | 662-429-9814

Desoto County (Olive Branch) – 6569 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654 | 662-895-3090

Desoto County (Southaven) – 8705 Northwest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671 | 662-393-2775

Grenada County – 1240 Fairground Rd, Grenada, MS 38901 | 662-226-3711

Marshall County – 225 S. Market, Holly Springs, MS 38635 | 662-252-4621

Panola County – 381 Hwy 51 S, Batesville, MS 38606 | 662-563-4616

Montgomery County – 707 Alberta Drive, Winona, MS 38967 | 662-283-3655

Tate County – 100 Preston McKay Drive, Senatobia, MS 38668 | 662-562-4428

Yalobusha County – 645 S. Main Street, Water Valley, MS 38965 | 662-473-1424

Northern Public Health Region – District IV

Regional Office – Starkville

110 GT Thames, Suite B, Starkville, MS 39759

Tel: 662-465-2720 | Fax: 662-465-2737

Calhoun County – 235 S. Murphree Street, Pittsboro, MS 38951 | 662-412-3260

Chickasaw County (Houston) – 332 N. Jefferson Street, Houston, MS 38851 | 662-456-3737

Chickasaw County (Okolona) – 325 W Main Street, Okolona, MS 38860 | 662-447-5492

Choctaw County – 123 Chester Street, Ackerman, MS 39735 | 662-285-6213

Clay County – 179 E. Jordan Avenue, West Point, MS 39773 | 662-494-4514

Lowndes County – 801 N. Lehmberg Road, Columbus, MS 39702 | 662-328-6091

Monroe County (Aberdeen) – 302 South Chestnut Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730 | 662-369-8132

Monroe County (Amory) – 1300 Hwy 125 South, Amory, MS 38821 | 662-256-5341

Noxubee County – 5931 Pearl Street, Macon, MS 39341 | 662-726-4451

Oktibbeha County – 203 Yeates Street, Starkville, MS 39759 | 662-323-4565

Webster County – 57 Government Avenue, Eupora, MS 39744 | 662-258-3761

Winston County – 95 Vance Street, Louisville, MS 39339 | 662-773-8087

Delta Public Health Region – District III

Regional Office – Greenwood

701 Yalobusha Street, Greenwood, MS 38930

Tel: 662-453-4563 | Fax: 662-453-4592

Bolivar County – 711 3rd Street, Cleveland, MS 38732 | 662-843-2706

Coahoma County – 785 Ohio Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614 | 662-624-8316

Holmes County – 22545 Depot Street, Lexington, MS 39095 | 662-834-3142

Leflore County – 2600 Browning Rd, Greenwood, MS 38930 | 662-453-0284

Quitman County – 411 Poplar Street, Marks, MS 38646 | 662-326-2861

Sharkey/Issaquena Counties – 297 Race Street, Rolling Fork, MS 39159 | 662-873-6202

Sunflower County (Indianola) – 227 MLK Drive, Indianola, MS 38751 | 662-887-4951

Tallahatchie County (Charleston) – 209 S. Pleasant Street, Charleston, MS 38921 | 662-647-3404

Tunica County – 5217 Old Mhoon Landing Road, Tunica, MS 38676 | 662-363-2166

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