1531-26-R-RFQF-00005

The Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 1531-26-R-RFQF-00005 to procure Disability Determination and Disability Appeal Services. This procurement seeks qualified organizations to augment PERS's existing disability retirement application and review process by providing Medical Board support for evaluating disability claims. 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. 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. Proposals are due on June 1, 2026, with the RFQ having been posted on April 14, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately six weeks to prepare and submit responses.

The solicitation document identifies set-asides and incumbent information specific to PERS's operational needs; however, the specific details regarding disadvantaged enterprise designations, restrictions on organization types, and incumbent vendor information are not fully detailed in the available summary materials. The procurement establishes specific pricing terms and contract terms outlined within the full RFQ documentation to guide vendor selection and service delivery expectations. While the exact award value or budget range is not specified in the summary provided, 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.