The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), through funding provided under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), seeks contractor support to develop, c

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), funded by the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program, is soliciting bids under solicitation 1301-27-R-IFBD-00009 to enhance public health emergency response capabilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for planning and facilitating two preparedness partner meetings, designing and evaluating three HSEEP-compliant tabletop exercises, and executing two HSEEP-compliant full-scale exercises. All activities must align with CDC PHEP capabilities and current HSEEP guidance. The anticipated period of performance is from January 6, 2027, to December 31, 2027, and the contractor is responsible for securing all necessary facilities and managing exercise safety. The agency intends to award multiple contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Qualified vendors must be registered to do business in Mississippi, possess at least five years of relevant experience, and be certified to teach ten or more emergency response courses. Bids must be submitted electronically via the MSDH OpenGov Procurement portal by December 1, 2026. Evaluation will be based on price, responsiveness, and responsibility, including the vendor's financial stability and past performance. Payments will be made via the state accounting system upon completion and acceptance of performance, with itemized monthly invoicing required. The contract is governed by Mississippi law and requires compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act and E-Verification.