Description
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking a qualified vendor to perform a comprehensive compensation analysis for its workforce. The effort will benchmark current salary structures against both public‑sector (State Personnel Board) and private‑sector healthcare employers, identify pay compression and equity issues, and produce updated salary range recommendations with a fiscally responsible implementation roadmap. The contract is a one‑year, fixed‑price requirement with a performance period from December 2 2026 through December 1 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically by October 14 2026, and the award is expected around October 20 2026.
• Scope includes review of all applicable classifications, salary benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and development of a repeatable methodology.
• Deliverables: analytical report, salary range tables, cost‑modeling scenarios, and implementation plan.
• Required qualifications: minimum three years of relevant experience, prior work with state governments, and demonstrated financial stability.
• Contract type: requirements contract; MSDH may order less than the estimated quantity without additional compensation.
• Mandatory compliance with Mississippi public‑records, HIPAA, and state procurement regulations.