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This is a sole-source notification issued by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health for the development of three emergency psychiatric units operating under the EMPATH model. The procurement is designated as a Request for Information (RFI) with the reference number 3371-26-R-RFIN-00001. The notice was posted on June 5, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The project scope encompasses the design, development, and implementation of three specialized emergency psychiatric facilities to provide acute psychiatric care and crisis intervention services under DMH operational oversight. No specific contract term, renewal options, or award date are specified in the notification documents.

The sole-source determination waives competitive bidding based on the vendor's unique qualifications and specialized expertise in EMPATH model implementation, which the state has determined is unavailable through standard competitive procurement processes. Funding is derived from state appropriations or federal mental health grants designated for emergency psychiatric services infrastructure. No specific budget amount is provided in the notification. Objections to the sole-source determination may be submitted by email to co.administration@dmh.ms.gov and Teselyn.Funches@dfa.ms.gov no later than June 26, 2026. The contact for general procurement inquiries is Marquaita Lampkin at the Mississippi Department of Mental Health's General Purchasing Division.