Description
The Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA) seeks a qualified vendor to provide 24‑hour, 7‑days‑a‑week non‑emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for residents of the 150‑bed Collins Veterans Home. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, two‑year agreement (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2028) with one optional one‑year renewal. The vendor must supply wheelchair‑accessible vehicles, qualified drivers, and all related equipment, comply with federal, state, and VA regulations, and submit monthly electronic invoices.
• Scope: 24/7 NEMT for ambulatory and wheelchair‑bound residents to medical appointments, hospitals, and the home.
• Required fleet: wheelchair‑accessible vans/buses, with bariatric capability (up to 450 lb).
• Personnel: Drivers and support staff must be licensed, insured, background‑checked, TB‑tested, and trained per VA standards.
• Pricing: Unit‑price schedule (flat‑rate and per‑mile rates) must be submitted; rates are fixed for the contract term.
• Billing: Monthly electronic invoices due within 3 days of month‑end; final FY invoice due July 15 each year.
• Insurance: Minimum $1 M per occurrence for general liability, workers’ comp, and $100 k fidelity bond.
• Evaluation: 50 % cost, 20 % technical approach, 20 % long‑term‑care experience, 5 % corporate experience, 5 % training/sustainability.
• Submission: Paper copies (8 bound) or electronic via DFA portal by 3:00 p.m. Oct 5 2026.
• Questions due: Sep 11 2026 (12:00 p.m. CST); answers posted Sep 23 2026.