NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD RFQ 3140004550 DISABILITY DETERMINATION AND APPEAL SERVICES 072026.pdf

This Notice of Intent to Award is issued by the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) for RFQ 3140004550 regarding Disability Determination and Appeal Services. The procurement seeks qualified organizations to provide Medical Board support and comprehensive disability determination services to augment PERS's existing disability retirement application and review process. The primary deliverables include medical evaluations, disability determinations, and appeals processing to support the administration of disability retirement benefits for Mississippi public employees. The RFQ was posted on April 14, 2026, with proposals due on June 1, 2026, allowing prospective vendors approximately six weeks for preparation and submission. The solicitation evaluates vendors based on qualifications, relevant experience in disability determination services, medical board coordination, and service delivery capabilities. The notice indicates an intended award based on the evaluation of submitted responses.

The complete RFQ documentation contains specific details regarding pricing terms, contract terms, set-asides, evaluation scoring, and any applicable restrictions or preferences. The funding requirements are identified as specific to PERS's operational needs for managing disability retirement benefits for Mississippi public employees, though the exact award value or budget range is not specified in this notice. The solicitation identifies incumbent information and set-aside provisions particular to PERS's requirements; prospective vendors should obtain the full RFQ documentation (RFQ 3140004550) for comprehensive information regarding disadvantaged enterprise designations, organizational restrictions, incumbent vendor details, and all evaluation and pricing requirements necessary to prepare a competitive response.