STATUTORY EXEMPTION RFQ 3140004550 DISABILITY DETERM & APPEALS.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) document issued by the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) for Disability Determination and Disability Appeal Services. The procurement seeks qualified organizations to provide Medical Board support and augment PERS's existing disability retirement application and review process. The primary deliverables include comprehensive disability determination services, medical evaluations, 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, providing prospective vendors approximately six weeks to prepare and submit responses. The solicitation does not specify an award date or contract term details in the available summary materials.

Prospective vendors must demonstrate relevant expertise in disability determination services, medical board coordination, and appeals administration, with proven experience managing similar disability evaluation and claims processing functions. The evaluation criteria focus on vendor qualifications, relevant experience, and service delivery capabilities. The RFQ identifies set-asides and incumbent information specific to PERS's operational needs, though specific details regarding disadvantaged enterprise designations, restrictions on organization types, and incumbent vendor information are not fully detailed in the available summary materials. The exact award value or budget range is not specified; however, funding requirements are identified as specific to PERS's operational needs for managing disability retirement benefits. Organizations interested in responding should obtain the complete RFQ document (RFQ 3140004550) for detailed information regarding set-asides, evaluation scoring, pricing requirements, and any other restrictions or preferences that may apply to this procurement opportunity.