Courier Services

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking 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). The selected vendor will be responsible for providing routine courier services, STAT services, and specialized services as requested by MPHL. The vendor must adhere to the MPHL-provided list of authorized staff and maintain confidentiality and integrity of specimen information. The contract is expected to begin on or about February 26, 2026, and end on February 25, 2031. • Routine courier services: pickup of specimens and return of specimen containers/shippers at each MSDH clinic, Monday-Friday, after normal business hours • STAT services: immediate pickup and delivery between designated MSDH sites and MPHL, with no intermediate stops • Specialized services: additional trips to retrieve missed or unavailable specimens within a specified timeframe • Maintenance of controlled environment during transport: temperature range of 59°F-80.6°F (15°C-27°C) • Securing of specimens to prevent shifting, vibration damage, or spills • Provision of hazard spill kits in each courier vehicle