IFB for Professional Nursing Services PVL

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing, is soliciting bids under IFB No. 2026-01 (RFx # 3160008187) to establish a Preapproved Vendor List (PVL) for professional nursing services. This fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract covers five categories of staff, including Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Patient Care Assistants. The PVL will operate across eight geographic regions of Mississippi, allowing state agencies to contract with listed vendors without further bidding. The anticipated term for the PVL is from December 2, 2026, through November 30, 2031, with new contracts permitted to be entered until November 30, 2029. To be deemed responsible, bidders must meet several pass/fail criteria, including having at least two years of business experience, placing at least 40 nurses in the past two years, maintaining a regional presence, and providing two letters of recommendation. Selection for the PVL is based on pricing; vendors whose average bid price is less than 125% of the mean for a specific category and region will be included. Bidders must submit standard, weekend, holiday, and hazard pay hourly rates, with an optional travel nurse rate. Contractors are required to maintain a documented quality control program and provide qualified, drug-free personnel who meet all licensing, vaccination, and certification requirements, including HCSS certification and CPR. Insurance mandates include Workers' Compensation, Professional General Liability of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence, and Fidelity Bond Insurance of at least 100,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted by September 10, 2026, via both a sealed physical package and a PDF electronic submission to PVLs@dfa.ms.gov.