Violent Death and Overdose Surveillance

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for Violent Death and Overdose Surveillance services, specifically to collect detailed information for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). The procurement covers the state of Missouri, with a focus on jurisdictions including Cole County and Jefferson City. The primary objective is to gather comprehensive data on violent deaths and overdoses, which will be compiled using a standardized Violent Death upload template provided by the department. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy between April 9, 2020, at 2:00 PM CDT and April 14, 2020, at 2:00 PM CDT. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The contract requires precise data collection and reporting capabilities, with the selected vendor responsible for uploading and managing violent death information according to the NVDRS requirements.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The document does not specify any disadvantaged enterprise requirements or provide details about specific qualifications vendors must possess. Similarly, no estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The point of contact for this procurement is Chris Atchison from the DHSS, located at 920 Wildwood in Jefferson City, Missouri, who can be reached at 573-751-6021 or Chris.Atchison@health.mo.gov. The solicitation provides minimal details about contract duration, renewal options, or potential future extensions. Interested vendors are advised to carefully review the complete solicitation documents available through the MissouriBUYS system to understand the full scope of requirements and expectations.