Contractor will be responsible for the wastewater operations at Quitman County Work Center.

The contractor will provide comprehensive wastewater operations services at the Quitman County Work Center in Lambert, Mississippi, under a one-year contract effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The scope includes routine monitoring, weekly inspections, quarterly wastewater sampling in accordance with permit MS00043281, monthly flow calculations, emergency response, regulatory compliance support, and maintenance of all system equipment, with operations requiring a licensed Class II wastewater operator. All work must adhere to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and Mississippi Department of Health regulations, including specific effluent limits for Total Chlorine Residual, and must be performed using certified equipment with accurate on-site logkeeping and immediate reporting of non-compliant results. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price arrangement with payments processed electronically through the state's designated payment system, contingent upon legislative appropriation and subject to fund availability. The Mississippi Department of Corrections retains full oversight authority, including the right to inspect performance, audit records, approve or reject contractor personnel at no added cost, and terminate services for convenience with limited liability. The contractor is required to ensure all staff meet MDOC standards, undergo background checks, and comply with strict ethics requirements, including a prohibition on contingent fees, gratuities to MDOC employees, and conflicts of interest. Subcontracting or assignment of work is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from MDOC, which may be withheld without explanation. The contractor must maintain comprehensive records and implement a documented quality control program, with all documentation subject to public records laws and confidentiality rules governed by state statute. Insurance coverage and indemnification provisions are mandatory, and the contractor assumes full responsibility for all labor, tools, testing supplies, and regulatory compliance without being considered an MDOC employee. No specific contract value is disclosed, and while the solicitation was issued with a response deadline of June 10, 2026, no evaluation criteria, scoring methodology, or award basis are stated, leaving the selection process dependent on internal MDOC procedures. All deliverables are performed on-site at the facility, with no separate acceptance location or FOB terms applicable.