Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM)-OB Consulting

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a qualified vendor to provide OB-GYN Consulting Services under the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health initiative, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes across the state and nationally. The contractor will serve as the Clinical Lead, responsible for developing and overseeing maternal health training programs, data entry systems, physician champion initiatives, and quality improvement efforts in collaboration with hospitals and state and national partners. Key deliverables include conducting three comprehensive training sessions per year, participating in twelve national leadership calls annually, managing the AIM Physician Champion Program, and contributing to the Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative Steering Committee. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with an initial three-year term ending June 30, 2029, and a potential one-year renewal option, for a maximum five-year duration. The total estimated contract value is $73,000, inclusive of travel, with no pricing details provided for potential renewals. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror submitting the lowest price under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, with technical acceptability determined on a pass/fail basis. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA regulations as a Business Associate, ensuring the protection of Protected Health Information through proper security controls, training, and adherence to NIST, FIPS, and FedRAMP standards. All work products, reports, and documentation generated under the contract are the exclusive property of the Mississippi State Department of Health. Personnel must hold valid professional licenses in Obstetrics and Gynecology and maintain a current Mississippi business license, with documentation submitted within ten business days of award. Background checks are mandatory, and the contractor must certify that neither it nor its personnel have been convicted of fraud, theft, bribery, or forgery in the past five years or been excluded from government programs. Subcontracting and assignment require prior written approval from the agency, and contingent fees to secure the contract are strictly prohibited. The contractor must also acknowledge that all contract-related information is subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act and agree to electronic invoicing monthly with detailed supporting documentation. Inspections of the contractor’s facility may be conducted by the agency, and failure to remedy deficiencies within thirty days may result in termination for default. The solicitation closes on July 21, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the designated portal, with required attachments including a W-9, conflict of interest certification, and a public records acknowledgment.