1661-25-R-RFQF-00001

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is seeking sub-grantees to provide statewide Refugee Social Services (RSS) through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement aims to support adult refugees and refugee youth transitioning into adulthood by delivering comprehensive services including employability assistance, social adjustment, interpretation and translation, childcare support, and citizenship and naturalization preparation. Proposals are due by September 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM CT, with an anticipated performance period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and potential for annual renewals up to four years. The program, funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), requires sub-grantees to track and report detailed outcomes for refugee participants, including quarterly reports, annual progress reports, and data submissions for formula fund allocations. MDCPS will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as relevant experience, service goals, program approach, management plan, service coordination, and budget alignment.

The RSS program will utilize a firm fixed price sub-grant payment structure with cost reimbursement options and potential initial current needs/cash advance for the first 60 days. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined, the RFP indicates that eligible expenses are strictly defined, and sub-grantees cannot receive reimbursement for services already funded by other sources. The funding is tied directly to the number of refugees served, with MDCPS reserving the right to monitor all claim submissions and potentially adjust funding based on performance and service delivery. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the contract suggests a flexible funding model that will be responsive to the actual number of refugees requiring services. MDCPS maintains significant oversight, with the ability to cancel or modify the sub-grant agreement based on performance, compliance with ORR requirements, and effective service delivery to the target refugee population.