IFB for Professional Nursing Services PVL

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration is issuing Invitation for Bids No. 2026-01 to establish a Preapproved Vendor List (PVL) for professional nursing services across eight geographic regions in Mississippi. This solicitation, identified as RFx 3160008187, seeks qualified vendors to provide staffing across five categories of nursing services. The PVL allows state agencies to contract directly with listed vendors without further bidding. The anticipated effective date for the PVL is December 2, 2026, with vendors remaining on the list until November 30, 2031. New contracts may be entered between vendors and agencies from the effective date through November 30, 2029, and may be extended to end no later than November 30, 2031. To be deemed responsible, bidders must have at least two years of experience providing similar services, a track record of placing at least 40 nurses within the last two years, and a physical office in each region they bid on or a detailed explanation of how those regions will be serviced. Additionally, bidders must provide two letters of recommendation and proof of good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Bids are evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and a mean-based pricing model; vendors whose average bid price is less than 125 percent of the mean for a category and region will be placed on the PVL. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, indefinite quantity agreement where the state does not guarantee a minimum number of hours. Vendors must maintain a staff pool capable of meeting agency needs within two hours and ensure all personnel hold valid Mississippi licenses and certifications. Compliance requirements include adhering to HIPAA regulations via a Business Associate Agreement and providing documentation of vaccination status upon request. Bids must be submitted by September 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT, and must adhere to a strict ten-page limit for supporting documentation, excluding required forms.