1551-26-R-RFQI-00006-V03

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is issuing Request for Quotes (RFQ) 1551-26-R-RFQI-00006-V01 to procure operation and inspection services for the wastewater treatment plant and well water system serving the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, located in Tishomingo County. Qualified contractors must possess a Class III Operator License or higher and provide comprehensive services including routine inspections, sampling, recordkeeping, equipment monitoring, and emergency response participation. For water well operations, contractors must conduct minimum three weekly operational visits, monitor well functionality, manage chlorine tanks, record chlorine residuals, and prepare annual Consumer Cost Reports; for wastewater treatment operations, contractors must monitor lagoon levels, complete weekly data recordings with certified equipment, service equipment according to manufacturer specifications, coordinate quarterly sampling, and maintain plant grounds. The contractor must be registered to do business with the State of Mississippi and pass an MDOC National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check within three days of award notification. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for one year with no renewal options stated. Electronic quote submissions are due by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 10, 2026, to Crystal T. Henry at procurement@mdoc.state.ms.us, with proof of required Operator's License included; pricing must be submitted as a monthly service fee inclusive of all equipment, materials, insurance, labor, supervision, certifications, licenses, permits, and overhead costs.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the available documentation. MDOC will provide certain infrastructure and materials to support operations, including chlorine for well water tanks, extra parts and supplies for wastewater plant blowers, a small boat with life jackets, all equipment repairs, and necessary operational assistance as determined by the agency. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of any amendments to the RFQ and certify independent price determination without consultation with competitors. The contract is governed by Mississippi law and subject to appropriation of funds by the Mississippi State Legislature, with MDOC retaining the right to terminate for convenience with ten business days' written notice or for default after providing the contractor thirty days to cure deficiencies. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.