2ND RECOVERYRFP.PETITION.BID.RELIEF 7-8-25.pdf

This is a Petition for Relief from Competitive Sealed Bidding Requirements submitted by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy (MSBOP) to the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB), requesting approval for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a recovery program. The proposed contract has an initial term of 4 years with a potential 1-year renewal, with an anticipated contract amount of $1,500,000. The solicitation aims to contract with an offeror to provide a recovery program for pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians licensed or registered with the Board, focusing on supporting professionals dealing with substance use disorder and mental health challenges that may impact their ability to practice safely.

The evaluation will be based on multiple factors, with cost accounting for 40% of the scoring (35% price to MSBOP, 5% monthly member fees), management at 25%, technical aspects at 25%, and quality improvement and governance at 10%. The services are currently partially provided by the Mississippi Association of Recovering Pharmacists. The contractor must coordinate 24-hour interventions, maintain a referral list of treatment providers, conduct comprehensive assessments, administer individualized treatment plans, perform continuous monitoring, and provide quarterly reports. Key requirements include having a certified Medical Review Officer, an independent review committee, direct communication with participants, and collaboration with the Board to provide educational programs about substance use disorder and mental health wellness.