3382-26-R-RFQP-00003-V02

Boswell Regional Center (BRC), operated by the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health, is seeking a dentist to provide comprehensive dental services for the Brookhaven and Wesson Group Homes through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The dental professional will perform routine examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and simple extractions at their own dental facility, with complex procedures requiring pre-approval from the Medical Services Director and Interdisciplinary Team. Qualified applicants must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, possess a current Mississippi dental license, maintain DEA registration, and have a minimum of two years of dental provider experience. The evaluation process will be two-phased, with qualifications initially assessed using a weighted scoring system: Management (35 points), Technical factors (30 points), followed by sealed price proposals from qualified respondents (Cost factor 35 points). Key submission and deadline details include: proposals due January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, questions accepted until January 20, 2026, and contract performance period beginning July 1, 2026, continuing for five years.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the professional qualifications for the dentist. Submissions must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Business Services Building in Magee, Mississippi, with RFQ materials available through Benjamin Purser (bpurser@boswell.state.ms.us) or the MAGIC portal. The contract will be a firm fixed-price award, with cost proposals requiring hourly rates for normal working hours and separate identification of non-labor costs. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess project management, professional history, reference checks, personnel availability and qualifications, understanding of work scope, capability to meet requirements, past performance relevance, and innovative technology utilization. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Mississippi State Legislature, with BRC retaining the right to cancel the RFQ at its discretion and providing ten business days' termination notice if funds become unavailable. While specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract is designed to provide dental services for a 160-bed facility with an average daily census of 150 clients.