Increasing COVID-19 and All Recommended Vaccinations in All Populations-DHSS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered RFPS30034902302556 to procure services for increasing COVID-19 and all recommended vaccinations across all populations in the state. The contract period runs from the effective date through June 30, 2025, with responses due by June 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. The primary objective is to develop and implement a comprehensive vaccination strategy targeting various population segments throughout Missouri, with a focus on jurisdictions including Clark County. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and are required to include several key attachments, such as a Quarterly Report Template and a Subrecipient Annual Financial Report. The technical proposal will be evaluated based on specific criteria outlined in the solicitation documents, with vendors expected to demonstrate their ability to effectively increase vaccination rates and provide detailed implementation strategies. Deliverables will include regular quarterly reports and an annual financial report documenting the progress and impact of the vaccination initiatives.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract has a guaranteed not-to-exceed total price of $6,600,000, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days and delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the Department of Health and Senior Services in Jefferson City, Missouri. The funding for this project will come directly from DHSS, though specific funding sources are not explicitly detailed in the documentation. Vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents, including three addendums, and submit completed RFP exhibits and Pricing Pages to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of their proposal. The state will award the contract to the vendor that best meets the evaluation criteria and demonstrates the most effective approach to increasing vaccination rates across Missouri's diverse populations.