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Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is soliciting proposals through this Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract with a private sector health services provider to establish and operate a comprehensive student health center on the main campus in Itta Bena, Mississippi. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to deliver primary care, preventive health services, mental health services, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, and health education activities to the university's student body, faculty, and staff. Key qualifications include Mississippi business licensing, accreditation by organizations such as Joint Commission or the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, and clinical staff licensed by the State of Mississippi. Proposers must demonstrate financial stability and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of $2,000,000 general aggregate, medical malpractice coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and professional liability of $1,000,000 per claim. The evaluation committee will assess proposals across nine categories totaling 200 points: background information (15 points), student health services plan (30 points), communications plan (15 points), transition plan (20 points), personnel and training (20 points), operational plan and procedures (30 points), internal evaluation systems (30 points), references (10 points), and financial performance measures (30 points). Critical deadlines include a Notice of Interest due April 9, 2026, Proposer Inquiry Form deadline of April 14, 2026, and completed proposal submissions due April 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with submissions required electronically through the MAGIC system plus one original signed copy and four anonymous copies via mail.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types. Proposers should structure their financial proposals to account for a capitation rate model for an estimated 630 of 900 students (70 percent) who are uninsured or underinsured, based on 2020-2021 data showing approximately 1.5 ambulatory care visits per student annually at $126.98 per visit and mental health services at $60.07 per visit. Since MVSU is exempt from federal and state taxes, vendors must incorporate all applicable taxes into their financial proposals. The preferred initial contract term is five years, with the university retaining the right to early termination with 90 days' notice, though alternative contract terms may be proposed. The university reserved the right to conduct oral presentations and interviews with qualified proposers to further evaluate proposals. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific award values are identified in the RFP documentation.