3374-26-R-RFIN-00006-V03

Mississippi State Hospital is seeking to procure the services of up to two forensic psychiatrists through this personal services contract opportunity (3374-26-R-RFIN-00006). The procuring agency is Mississippi State Hospital, a state facility located in Whitfield, Mississippi. The primary services being procured include attending and supervising physician services for inpatient forensic psychiatric patients, with delivery of services available via telemedicine and other physician services commonly associated with forensic service delivery. Key deliverables and objectives include the provision of medical supervision, psychiatric care, and oversight of seriously mentally ill, high-risk patients, with particular emphasis on supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners in inpatient settings. Minimum qualifications for applicants include an active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license; active board certification in both general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry; a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited medical school; an unrestricted DEA certificate; at least three years of experience as a unit director or equivalent; at least five years of experience with high-risk seriously mentally ill patients; and at least five years of experience supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners in inpatient settings. Applicants must also satisfy credentialing requirements under Mississippi State Hospital's medical staff bylaws. Curriculum vitae submissions, along with peer references and proof of licensure, are due by 12:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, with applications submitted to Gene Amason at gene.amason@msh.ms.gov or via mail to Mississippi State Hospital, P.O. Box 157-A, Whitfield, MS 39193. Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Gene Amason at 601-351-8612.

This procurement opportunity contains no identified set-asides or restrictions on organizational type; however, employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from criminal background check and drug screening. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract rate is established at $375.00 per hour, with contract workers expected to work an average of 12 to 26 hours per week, not to exceed 1,352 hours annually. The total contract period extends four years, from approximately July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Based on the maximum annual hours (1,352 hours) and hourly rate ($375.00), the maximum annual value per contract would be approximately $507,200, with a potential four-year contract value reaching approximately $2,028,800 for a single award.