Request for RFP Exemption for the procurement of professional services related to the development of a Comprehensive Statewide Health Plan.

Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted Date:	May 8, 2026
Due Date:	Jun 4, 2026
Solicitation No:	1301-26-R-RFPR-00004
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	1301-26-R-RFPR-00004	Advertised Date	05/08/2026 10:30 AM
RFx #	3120003351	Submission Date	06/04/2026 2:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	06/04/2026 2:00 PM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Request for Proposal
Agency	MS DEPT OF HEALTH
RFx Description	Request for RFP Exemption for the procurement of professional services related to the development of a Comprehensive Statewide Health Plan.

Contact Information

Name	Patricia Slack	Email	PATRICIA.SLACK@MSDH.MS.GOV
Phone	6013593225	Fax

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
91878	Serv ConsutlMedical

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VENDOR NUMBER

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Bid Attachments

Attachments RFP_Comp State Health Plan
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP Number: RFx 3180002944

Comprehensive State Health Plan

Issue Date: May 8, 2026

CLOSING TIME AND DATE

Proposals must be received before:

2:00 pm CST, June 4, 2026

PROPOSAL COORDINATOR

Dorthy Young

Telephone: (601) 576-7954

E-mail: procurement@msdh.ms.gov

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Section 1 - Background, Authority and Purpose

The Mississippi State Department of Health (hereinafter “Agency”) has issued this solicitation (RFx number

3180002944) for the purpose of attaining sealed competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide

Comprehensive State Health Plan.

The Agency seeks a qualified vendor to assist with the development and publication of the Mississippi

Comprehensive State Health Plan (MCSHP or Plan). This statewide planning document will provide a data-driven,

forward-looking assessment of the health of Mississippians and the capacity, structure, and projected needs of

the State’s public health and healthcare systems. Designed to promote statewide alignment with the

Department’s mission, “To protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi",

the Plan will serve as a foundational public health and healthcare planning resource for MSDH and other state

agencies, healthcare providers, community partners, and external stakeholders. The Contractor will work in

partnership with MSDH to: develop a statewide health planning framework and process as further detailed in

the deliverables section of this RFP; provide MSDH with a data-driven, third-party assessment of Mississippi’s

rural healthcare system identifying access gaps, workforce needs, and priority challenges to inform actionable,

evidence-based policy and planning recommendations; review and incorporate relevant findings from the 2022

State Health Assessment (SHA) and the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) to ensure continuity, alignment,

and evolution of long-term, statewide health planning objectives; assess alignment of statewide health system

needs, strategies, and priorities with relevant federal program objectives (e.g. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Services) to support informed investment and planning decisions; and facilitate collaboration with stakeholder

representatives. The goal of this project is to develop and publish a statewide planning document that provides

a data-driven, forward-looking assessment of the health of Mississippians and the capacity, structure, and

projected needs of the State’s public health and healthcare systems. The Agency desires to contract with an

experienced vendor that possesses the necessary abilities and resources to provide the services specified within

this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Agency seeks to enter into a multi-term, firm fixed price, requirements

contract for the aforementioned services. This RFP, any amendment thereto, as well as the awarded vendor’s

proposal, and any requested best and final offer shall constitute the Contract. This RFP may be canceled at the

sole discretion of the Agency pursuant to the requirements in Section 6.10 of the Public Procurement Review

Board Office of Personal Service Contract Review Rules and Regulations. Any proposal may also be rejected in

whole or in part when in the best interest of the Agency pursuant to the requirements of Section 6.10 of the

Public Procurement Review Board Office of Personal Service Contract Review Rules and Regulations.

This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health

and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $205,990,180.16, with 99.96% funded

by CMS/HHS ($205,907,220.16) and 0.04% funded by non-government sources ($82,960).

The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an

endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

The Agency desires to contract with an experienced vendor that possesses the necessary abilities and resources to provide the

services specified within this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Agency seeks to enter into a multi-term, firm fixed price,

requirements contract for the aforementioned services. This RFP, any amendment thereto, as well as the awarded vendor’s

proposal, and any requested best and final offer shall constitute the Contract.

The initial period of performance of any contract resulting from this RFP will be four years, tentatively scheduled

to begin on or about July 2, 2026 and to end on September 30, 2027. The Agency reserves the right to renew

the Contract for up to one additional year at the sole discretion of the Agency.

Section 2 - Timeline

Request for Proposal Issue Date:

Request for Reconsideration - Solicitation:

Questions and Requests for Clarification to

Agency Deadline:

Question Response Deadline:

Proposal Package Submission Deadline:

Proposal Opening:

Anticipated Date of the Notice of Intent to

Award:

Request for Reconsideration - Award:

Anticipated Contract(s) Effective

Date/Services Begin:

May 8, 2026

May 13, 2026

May 15, 2026, 10:00am

May 20, 2026, 3:00pm

June 4, 2026, 2:00pm

June 9, 2026, 3:00pm

June 12, 2026

July 2, 2026, 3:00pm

Section 3 - Contact and Questions/Requests for Clarification

3.1 Vendors must carefully review this solicitation, the Contract, risk management provisions, and all

attachments for defects, questionable, or objectionable material.

3.2 The Agency will not be bound by any verbal or written information that is not contained within this RFP

unless formally noticed and issued by the contact person as an RFP amendment. Vendors are cautioned that

any statements made by agency personnel that materially change any portion of the proposal document shall

not be relied upon unless subsequently ratified by a formal written addendum to the proposal document.

3.3 All vendor communications regarding this RFP must be directed through the Agency portal or to the

designated Proposal Coordinator. Unauthorized contact regarding the RFP with other employees of the Agency

may result in the vendor being disqualified, and the vendor may also be suspended, disbarred, or removed from

consideration for award of contracts with the State of Mississippi for a period of two (2) years.

3.4 Pre-Proposal Conference, Tour, or Site Visit: No pre-proposal conference, tour, or site visit will be held for

this RFP.

3.5 Acknowledgement of Amendments: Should an amendment to the RFP 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 vendors will be able to view. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the solicitation by

signing and returning the amendment with the proposal package, by identifying the amendment number and

date in the space provided for this purpose on the RFP amendment, or by letter. The acknowledgment should

be received by the agency by the time, date, and at the place specified for receipt of proposals. It is the vendor’s

sole responsibility to monitor the websites for any updates or amendments to the RFP. Questions and Answer

document(s) and/or Summary of Pre-Proposal Conference, Tour, or Site Visit, if any are issued/posted on the

Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the agency's website, must be treated

the same as an RFP Amendment.

3.6 Vendors must provide a signed Acknowledgements of RFP Amendment(s), Questions and Answer

document(s), and/or Summary of Pre-Proposal Conference, Tour, or Site Visit, if any were issued/posted on the

Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the agency's website.

3.7 The RFP is comprised of the base RFP document, any attachments, any amendments issued prior to the

submission deadline, and any other documents released before contract award.

Section 4 - Solicitation Clauses

Acknowledgment of Amendments

Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the RFP in writing. The acknowledgement shall be

submitted acknowledging receipt of any amendment to the solicitation by signing and returning the amendment

with the proposal package, by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this

purpose on the proposal, or by letter. The acknowledgment should be received by the agency by the time, date,

and at the place specified for receipt of proposals. It is the Offeror’s sole responsibility to monitor the websites

for any updates or amendments to the RFB. Each Proposer, offeror or applicant shall submit a written

acknowledgement of every amendment to the Agency on or before the submission deadline.

Applicable Law

The contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi,

excluding its conflicts of laws provisions, and any litigation with respect thereto shall be brought in the courts

of Mississippi.

Approval

It is understood that if this contract requires approval by the Public Procurement Review Board (“PPRB”) and/or

the Department of Finance and Administration Office of Personal Service Contract Review (“OPSCR”), and this

contract is not approved by PPRB and/or OPSCR, it is void and no payment shall be made hereunder.

Availability of Funds

It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligation of MSDH to proceed under this agreement is

contingent upon the availability of funds. If the funds anticipated for the continuing time fulfillment of the

agreement are, at any time, not forthcoming or insufficient, regardless of the source of funding, MSDH shall

have the right upon 10 business days written notice to Contractor, to terminate this agreement without damage,

penalty, cost or expense to the MSDH of any kind whatsoever. The effective date of termination shall be as

specified in the notice of termination.

Certification of Independent Price Determination

By submitting a proposal the offeror certifies that the prices submitted in response to the solicitation have been

arrived at independently and without any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror

or competitor for the purpose of restricting competition.

Compliance with Equal Opportunity In Employment Policy

Contractor understands that the MSDH is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, maintains a policy

which prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap,

disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such

discrimination is unlawful, and Contractor agrees during the term of the agreement that Contractor will strictly

adhere to this policy in its employment practices and provision of services.

Compliance with Laws

Contractor shall comply with, and all activities under this agreement shall be subject to, all applicable federal,

state, and local laws and regulations, as now existing and as may be amended or modified.

Contract Rights

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

award a contract following issuance of this solicitation.

E-Payment

Offeror agrees to accept all payments in United States currency via the State of Mississippi’s electronic payment

and remittance vehicle. The Agency agrees to make payment in accordance with Mississippi “Timely Payments

for Purchases by Public Bodies” laws, which generally provide for payment of undisputed amounts by the Agency

within 45 calendar days of receipt of invoice. Mississippi Code Annotated § 31-7-301, et seq.

E-Verification

If applicable, Offeror represents and warrants that it will ensure its compliance with the Mississippi Employment

Protection Act and will register and participate in the status verification system for all newly hired employees.

Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 71-11-1 and 71-11-3. Contractor agrees to provide a copy of each verification

upon request of the MSDH subject to approval by any agencies of the United States Government. Contractor

further represents and warrants that any person assigned to perform services hereafter meets the employment

eligibility requirements of all immigration laws.

The breach of this clause may subject Contractor to the following: (1) termination of this contract and exclusion

pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Public Procurement Review Board Office of Personal Service Contract Review

Rules and Regulations; (2) the loss of any license, permit, certification or other document granted to Contractor

by an agency, department, or governmental entity for the right to do business in Mississippi; or (3) both. In the

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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