PROPOSED CONTRACT DMH AND LIVINGWORKS (1).pdf

This is a proposed sole-source contract between the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) and LivingWorks Education Inc. for the development and delivery of two proprietary suicide intervention training programs. DMH, which holds statewide responsibility for suicide prevention programming, seeks these specialized training services that are not available through general procurement channels. The contract encompasses the delivery of LivingWorks' proprietary training programs, which are designed to equip participants with evidence-based suicide intervention techniques. The specific scope includes training program implementation across the state's mental health system, though exact participant numbers and implementation timelines are subject to the finalized contract terms.

The contract structure reflects a sole-source procurement justified by the proprietary nature of LivingWorks' training methodology, indicating that comparable alternatives are not readily available in the commercial market. Pricing terms, contract duration, and renewal options are to be established through the negotiation process between DMH and LivingWorks. The funding for this initiative derives from DMH's suicide prevention budget allocation, supporting the state's broader mental health infrastructure and suicide prevention objectives. This procurement represents Mississippi's commitment to implementing evidence-based suicide intervention training statewide, recognizing the critical need for specialized professional development in suicide prevention across the mental health delivery system.