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The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM), in coordination with the Office of the Governor and the Mississippi State Department of Health, is seeking a consultant to prepare the State's Application for the Rural Health Transformation Program under The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive rural health transformation plan by December 31, 2025, with key deliverables including attending a Rural Health Transformation Forum on August 22, 2025, analyzing stakeholder survey data, creating a list of potential fund uses, and providing weekly progress updates. The contract will run from August 4, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with a potential one-year extension. Interested consultants must submit a comprehensive proposal by August 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST, which should include a detailed work plan, staff qualifications, pricing structure, and references. The proposal will need to address the program's requirements, including potential uses of funding such as chronic disease management, healthcare provider payments, technology-driven solutions, clinical workforce recruitment, and addressing rural healthcare delivery challenges.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The Rural Health Transformation Program offers potential funding of $10,000,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 to 2030, with states required to use the allotment for at least three specified health-related activities. Administrative expenses must be limited to 10% of the allotment, and annual reports on fund usage will be required. The state will potentially receive a rebate if not approved for funding. The contract appears to be open to consulting firms with expertise in healthcare transformation, rural health systems, and grant application preparation. The stakeholder survey attached to the solicitation indicates a focus on improving healthcare access, outcomes, technology implementation, strategic partnerships, healthcare practitioner recruitment, and long-term financial sustainability for rural hospitals in Mississippi, suggesting that respondents should have comprehensive experience in these areas.