Description
The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), via its Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing, is establishing a five‑year Pre‑Approved Vendor List (PVL) for professional nursing services across eight statewide regions. Qualified nursing providers (NP, RN, LPN, CNA, and Personal Care Attendants) will submit hourly rate bids and, if selected, will be placed on the PVL, allowing state agencies to contract directly without separate competitive bids. The contract is an indefinite‑quantity, fixed‑price agreement; vendors must maintain qualified staff, meet licensing and insurance requirements, and provide 24/7 coverage as needed. Awards are anticipated in October 2026, with the PVL effective December 2, 2026 and lasting through November 30, 2031.
• Services include Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Personal Care Attendants.
• Bids are hourly rates for standard, weekend, holiday, hazard‑pay, and travel‑nurse categories.
• Vendors may bid for one or more geographic regions and service categories.
• Minimum qualifications include state licensure, education, and experience (e.g., 2 years for NPs and RNs).
• Contractual obligations cover licensing verification, background checks, vaccination compliance, 24/7 contact availability, and rapid staff replacement.
• No guaranteed minimum hours; agencies request services as needed.
• Submission deadline: September 10 2026 5:00 pm CDT; questions due August 18 2026.