1551-26-R-RFQI-00007-V01

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for wastewater operations and inspection services at the Quitman County Work Center (QCWC) in Lambert, Mississippi. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, expertise, testing, reporting, and operational support necessary to maintain compliant and safe operations of the wastewater treatment system in accordance with standards established by the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Key deliverables and responsibilities include routine inspections, sampling, recordkeeping, equipment monitoring, emergency response, and participation in regulatory inspections. Bidders must possess a Class II Operator License or higher and submit proof of licensure with their quote. The contract term is anticipated to run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for a one-year period. All pricing must be submitted on the provided Quote Form (Attachment C) and must be inclusive of all required equipment, materials, insurance, bonds, labor, supervision, certifications, licenses, permits, testing, sampling, and repolling costs as required by MDEQ. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Crystal T. Henry, Ph.D. at procurement@mdoc.state.ms.us by 2 p.m. on June 10, 2026, with the subject line "Wastewater Inspections and Service Operations - QCWC."

The RFQ does not reference specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the procurement documents. MDOC will supply certain infrastructure and materials to support operations, including extra parts and supplies for wastewater plant blowers, a small boat with life jackets, and all repairs on equipment. The successful bidder must be registered to do business with the State of Mississippi within three days of receiving notice of award and must pass an MDOC NCIC background check. While no specific budget range or award value is stated in the procurement documents, the contract represents a one-year service agreement with a monthly service fee structure that encompasses all operational and testing expenses, including quarterly sampling costs and any repolling required by regulatory agencies.