QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RFX 3150006703.docx
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- 3374-26-R-RFIN-00005-V02
- Solicitation number
- 3150006703
- Issued by
- Rankin County, Mississippi
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This document is a Questions and Answers record for RFx 3150006703, issued by the Mississippi State Hospital for the procurement of contract weekend registered nurses. The solicitation seeks to hire 15 contract weekend RNs total: 5 positions for the Jaquith Nursing Home and 10 positions for Inpatient Psychiatric Services. The weekend schedule requires candidates to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a minimum of two weekends per month at 24 to 40 hours per weekend, plus a minimum of 6 state-mandated holidays. The deadline for resume submission was February 16, 2026, at noon. Resumes may be submitted by hand delivery to the Personnel Department at 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, Mississippi 39193, or applicants can contact Katrina Fields at 601-351-8239 or Katrina.Fields@msh.ms.gov for additional information. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
The compensation is fixed at $42 per hour on a non-negotiable basis, with an anticipated average of 40 hours per week. The Questions and Answers document clarifies that this procurement is intended for individual RNs to apply directly and is not open to staffing agencies or corporate entities. Qualified applicants must possess an unrestricted Mississippi nursing license and current American Heart Association BLS and/or ACLS certifications, with TB or crisis prevention certification preferred. Required deliverables include resumes accompanied by three current signed letters of recommendation, proof of education, and proof of all certifications. The document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information.
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| JNH AND IPS WEEKEND RNS 3150006703.docx | DOCX document |
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Questions and Answers RFx 3150006703
February 3, 2026-Question- via Email from Unnati Tiwari-Cynet Health- Could you please confirm whether this bid is open to all qualified vendors, including staffing firms, or if it is limited to a pre-selected vendor list? Is the solicitation open for corporate entities and staffing agencies, or restricted to individuals only? Does the submission require live/actual resumes of proposed personnel at the time of bid submission? If yes, are there any specific format or credential requirements we should be aware of? The solicitation references a rate of $42 per hour — can you please confirm whether this is intended to be the bill rate (inclusive of vendor markup) or the straight pay rate to the worker?
February 3, 2026-Answer- via email from Katrina Fields- The Ad is posted with the intention of acquiring RNs to be hired on contract through the State Hospital. The pay of $42 per hour is a set rate and non-negotiable. The RNs hired will be expected to work weekends and holidays.
February 4, 2026-Question- via Email from Andrew Norton-Custom Healthcare Solutions- Just want to clarify the $42/hour, is that the min/max the staffing agency will pay? Or are you looking to contract directly with the nurse.
February 4, 2026-Answer- via Email from Katrina Fields- The Ad is posted with the intention of acquiring RNs to be hired on contract through the State Hospital. The pay of $42 per hour is a set rate and non-negotiable.
February 4, 2026-Question- via Email from Shraddha Tiwari-LanceSoft Inc.- In this regard, could you please send us the complete application package, so we can submit the bid accordingly.
February 4, 2026-Answer- via Email from Taneka Moore- This is a procurement for personal services. It is for individuals to apply if they wish to be a contract worker. This procurement is not intended to contract with agencies.
February 9, 2026-Question- via Email from Ehab Bakth-ND Global Consulting Services- We are reviewing RFx 3150006703 for the JNH and IPS Weekend RN services and would appreciate clarification on a few items to ensure our submission is fully compliant with the agency’s expectations:
1. Does this solicitation require resumes only, or should vendors also submit a technical or narrative proposal along with the resumes to describe organizational qualifications and experience?
1. If a technical proposal is required, is there a specific format, structure, or evaluation criteria that vendors should follow?
1. Are there any page limits or content requirements for a technical proposal, if applicable?
1. Should resumes and supporting documentation be submitted with the initial response, or only after contract award?
1. If resumes are required at submission, should vendors submit resumes for all proposed candidates or only a minimum number per position?
1. What is the preferred method of submission for responses — email, mail/hand delivery, or either?
1. For licensure requirements, if a candidate does not currently hold an unrestricted Mississippi RN license, are licenses from other states (e.g., compact/NLC states) acceptable, provided the candidate obtains a Mississippi license before the contract start date?
February 4, 2026-Answer- via Email from Katrina Fields- This particular Ad is posted with the intention of acquiring RNs to be hired on contract through the MS State Hospital. They would simply apply to the job via the website, which will allow them to submit a resume only. All candidates will need an unrestricted Mississippi License to qualify.
February 10, 2026-Question- via Email from Jamie Kincade-JLK Global Enterprises Inc.- I am writing to request clarification regarding RFx 3150006703 for Contract Weekend Registered Nurses supporting Jaquith Nursing Home and Inpatient Psychiatric Services. Specifically, could you please confirm whether this solicitation is open to submissions from staffing agencies, or if it is intended solely for individual applicants applying directly?
February 10, 2026-Answer- via Email from Katrina Fields- This particular Ad is posted with the intention of acquiring RNs to be hired on contract through the MS State Hospital.
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