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The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Division of Youth Services, is seeking dental services for students at Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond through an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The procurement will secure a three-year dental services contract running from September 3, 2025 to September 2, 2028, with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods. Services include comprehensive dental examinations, preventative care, emergency dental treatments, and on-call dental services, to be performed approximately two days per week during regular business hours. Contractors must provide a licensed Mississippi dentist and a x-ray certified dental hygienist, with specific qualifications requiring at least two years of similar dental service experience and a minimum reference score of 12 points from two references. The bid response is due by July 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract award date of July 31, 2025. Bidders must submit fixed hourly rates for dentist, registered dental hygienist, and dental assistant services.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and documentation to support dental services at the youth development center. The specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the solicitation; however, bidders will be evaluated based on their submitted hourly rates for dental services. The contract represents a critical healthcare service provision for youth in a state-managed residential facility, with the primary objective of ensuring consistent, high-quality dental care for students at the Oakley Youth Development Center.