1301-26-R-IFBD-00056

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB #3160007991) to procure asset management training services for public water system operators statewide. The contractor will develop and deliver a comprehensive training curriculum across multiple modules, conducting a minimum of two full days of in-person instruction at three locations representing each Public Health Region, plus one additional virtual training session. Over the five-year contract period, the contractor must complete 15 in-person trainings and 5 virtual trainings for a total of 20 completed trainings at no cost to attendees. Key deliverables include quarterly written reports documenting sessions conducted, attendee numbers and feedback, problems encountered with solutions, and itemized costs; training materials developed become the property of MSDH and must be provided in electronic format. Required qualifications include a minimum of three years of prior business experience providing similar goods or services, current registration to do business in Mississippi, demonstrated financial stability, professional liability insurance commensurate with responsibilities, and general liability insurance covering bodily injury or death. Bid evaluation will be based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest overall price. Questions must be submitted by April 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm CST, with written answers anticipated on April 17, 2026; bids must be submitted electronically through the MSDH OpenGov Procurement portal by 10:00 am CST on April 30, 2026. The Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated for May 1, 2026, with a Request for Reconsideration deadline of May 6, 2026. The resulting contract will be effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, with potential renewal at MSDH's discretion for one-year periods at the same prices and conditions, not to exceed a cumulative term of five years total.

The procurement does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the documentation. The contractor must provide quarterly reports and meet regularly with the Local Governments Rural Water Systems Improvements Board to present findings and answer questions regarding contract implementation. Contractor personnel must be well-groomed with visible identification, adhere to non-smoking policies on state property, and comply with all state facility security provisions. The contract is subject to appropriation of funds by the Mississippi State Legislature and may be terminated by MSDH with ten business days' written notice if funds become insufficient. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation.