Sole Source Determination for LivingWorks Suicide Intervention Training Programs

This is a sole source determination document from the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) for the procurement of two proprietary suicide intervention training programs developed by LivingWorks Education Inc. The DMH, which holds responsibility for suicide prevention programming throughout Mississippi, has determined that the required services cannot be met through competitive procurement due to the proprietary nature of the LivingWorks programs. The contract involves delivery of specialized suicide intervention training utilizing LivingWorks' unique methodologies and curriculum, which are not available from alternative vendors or sources.

The sole source determination justifies the non-competitive procurement approach based on the specific technical requirements and the exclusive availability of LivingWorks' proprietary training programs. The determination document supports the rationale for direct award to LivingWorks Education Inc. without soliciting competitive bids, recognizing that the state's suicide prevention objectives require access to these particular evidence-based interventions that are uniquely provided by the specified vendor.