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The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish multiple contracts for therapeutic placement and treatment services for children and youth in state custody with complex medical and behavioral needs. The procurement seeks trauma-informed residential treatment centers capable of providing comprehensive services including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, play therapy, medication management, case management, and psychological/psychiatric evaluations. Successful bidders must maintain national accreditation from organizations such as CARF, JCAHO, or Council on Accreditation, and demonstrate experience with trauma-informed treatment models. The solicitation requires electronic bid submissions via Smartsheet by December 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, with a bid opening scheduled for 1:00 PM CST the same day. A mandatory Letter of Intent is due by November 13, 2024, and the anticipated contract term spans six years from January 8, 2025, through January 7, 2031. Compensation will be structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with consistent unit pricing throughout the contract term, and MDCPS intends to award multiple standby contracts to responsive and responsible bidders.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must meet rigorous qualification requirements, including maintaining workers' compensation insurance, comprehensive general liability insurance, and employee fidelity bond insurance, with MDCPS listed as an additional insured. The procurement allows for multiple vendor awards, with MDCPS selecting vendors in order of lowest price when services are needed. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract's funding is subject to legislative appropriation. Vendors will be selected based on their ability to provide trauma-informed residential treatment services, with an emphasis on supporting children and youth who have experienced multiple placement changes and require complex therapeutic interventions. The contract is designed to provide flexible, responsive treatment options for MDCPS's most challenging cases, with the potential for significant ongoing service opportunities for qualified providers.