SYN_BID_FORM_3150006898.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) Bid Form issued by the Mississippi State Hospital, a state agency under the State of Mississippi, for occupational therapy services at its Specialized Treatment Facility. The procurement seeks 960 hours of occupational therapist services to support residents at the facility. Responses are required by July 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST, with responses to be opened on July 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CST. Submissions should be directed to PO Box 157A, Whitfield, Mississippi 39193. No bidders' conference or site visit is indicated in this form. The contract term is one year based on the related opportunity documentation.

The related contract opportunity specifies the position as part-time, Monday through Friday, with compensation at $65 per hour and availability up to 80 hours per month, resulting in a maximum monthly cost of $5,200. Candidates must hold current National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists certification and licensure from the Mississippi State Board of Health, with a minimum of one year of direct experience working with adolescents with mental illness. Required submissions include a completed State Application form, Reference Packet, proof of required licenses and certifications, and responses to supplemental questions. Successful applicants must complete background checks and drug screening. Deliverables include administering occupational therapy evaluations, developing service objectives and therapy programs, training and monitoring staff implementation, providing consultation on adaptive equipment, and completing required documentation including evaluation reports and monthly progress notes. Submissions may be made via email, fax, or hand delivery to the Gulfport, Mississippi location.