20250328162701454.pdf

The document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) for the procurement of rehabilitation management and treatment services. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive professional services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and hearing (audiology) therapy management for MSH's IPS Division, Whitfield Medical Surgical Division, and Jaquith Nursing Home Division. The contract will span four years, beginning approximately August 15, 2025, with an option for one additional year renewal. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield, Mississippi. The projected billing units for a twelve-month period include 14,034 physical therapy units, 15,012 occupational therapy units, 4,416 speech therapy units, and 10,000 administrative units.

The successful vendor must have a minimum of five years of hospital operational management experience in rehabilitation services and demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive reporting, performance data, and compliance with Medicare and regulatory requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing qualified therapists, maintaining efficient department operations, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and submitting monthly performance reports. The total contract compensation is not to exceed $800,000.00 over the five-year term, with prices to remain fixed for the contract period. The vendor must also comply with Mississippi's electronic payment and invoicing requirements, maintain appropriate insurance, and adhere to the hospital's infection control, safety policies, and performance standards. The contract includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance and requirements for staff training, documentation, and professional conduct.