NO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.docx

This is a memorandum to file documenting the questions and answers phase for RFx 3150006704, a personal services contract opportunity issued by Mississippi State Hospital for forensic psychiatry services. The procurement seeks up to two forensic psychiatrists to provide attending and supervising physician services for inpatient forensic psychiatric patients, with services available via telemedicine. The contract term extends four years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Applications were due by 12:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, with submissions directed to Gene Amason at gene.amason@msh.ms.gov or Mississippi State Hospital, P.O. Box 157-A, Whitfield, MS 39193. Applicants must possess an active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license; active board certification in general and forensic psychiatry; a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree; an unrestricted DEA certificate; at least three years as a unit director or equivalent; at least five years with high-risk seriously mentally ill patients; and at least five years supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners in inpatient settings.

The contract rate is established at $375.00 per hour, with contract workers expected to work an average of 12 to 26 hours per week, not to exceed 1,352 hours annually, resulting in a maximum annual value of approximately $507,200 per award and a potential four-year contract value of $2,028,800. The memorandum, dated March 24, 2026, and signed by Mary Moore, indicates that no questions or answers were received from any potential bidders via email, submission portal, or phone call during the questions and answers period. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from criminal background checks and drug screening. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, and there are no identified set-asides or restrictions on organizational type.