REQUEST FOR QUOTES-FORMAL (RFQF) REVERSE AUCTION RFX 3140004242.pdf

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a Request for Quotes-Formal (RFQF) Reverse Auction (RFx #3140004242) for the procurement of 800 units of a single nonlatex implant containing 68mg of progestin-only hormone etonogestrel and 15mg of barium sulfate. The solicitation invites potential bidders to participate in a reverse auction scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST. Qualified bidders will be notified approximately 7 working days prior to the auction via email and must be registered in the MAGIC (Mississippi Administrative, Governmental, Information and Coordination) system to participate. The quotes will be accepted until 10:00 AM CST on June 12, 2025, with the bid award determined by the lowest and best responder/participant.

The procurement will be conducted using 340B pricing, and bidders must submit an initial response including a proposed product with specifications and/or samples for MSDH evaluation. Bidders are required to provide quotes with their initial response, which will be used to determine market pricing and auction parameters. The contract will be governed by Mississippi state laws, and the State is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes. Contractors must maintain adequate distribution capabilities and stock to ensure prompt delivery. The contract will be a one-time purchase, and no automatic award will result from the reverse auction. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, and any potential contract assignments or subcontracting require prior written consent from MSDH.