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The state of Mississippi is procuring the services of a Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Mapping Facilitator Trainer through a sole source contract opportunity. The primary agencies and jurisdictions involved are the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Hinds County, and the City of Jackson. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting a 2-day SIM Mapping Facilitator Training event on June 4-5, 2024. The training will equip participants to facilitate future SIM mapping workshops within Mississippi. The contract requires a highly specialized facilitator with expertise in the SIM framework and its implementation. Interested parties must submit letters of interest by April 15, 2024, and the contract term is expected to run from May 2024 to June 2024, with possible extensions.

The procurement is being conducted as a sole source contract based on the unique qualifications of Wendy Bailey, who has been identified as the sole provider of these SIM Mapping Facilitator Training services. No other set-aside designations or restrictions on bidders are specified. The contract has a fixed price of $25,000, with payment milestones tied to the training event. Funding is contingent on appropriation by the Mississippi State Legislature and receipt of state and/or federal funds.