Sole Source for Curriculum for family-centered childhood obesity Intervention Program.

MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase #0301-136

RFX # 3150006946

The Mississippi State Department of Health anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a sole source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the procedures outlined below.

An evidence-based, family-centered childhood obesity intervention program for the Family Healthy Weight Program (FHWP) using an evidence-based curriculum (CDC approved). Must enroll a minimum of 25 children and their families, build structured referral pathways, and provide at 26 hours of contact time through coaching, education, and activities that support healthy behaviors. Curriculum should be for 12 weeks and include nutrition and behavior modification topics. Two cohorts (each lasting 12 weeks) of children and families must be completed by June 29, 2027.

Nutrition/Behavior Modification Curriculum, electronic

Workbook and Instructor's Manual (English only)

w/training videos for nutrition & behavior modification $ 5,975.00

Parent/Caregiver Workbook Curriculum - Pilot 0.00

Nutrition/Behavior Modification Presentation Aids

Regularly $1,375

Program Set Up Manual, electronic

Includes step-by-step start up with schedule,

brochure, newsletter, outcomes templates,

w/training videos for director & coordinator 3,575.00

Physical Activity Curriculum, electronic

2 manuals - in person and virtual delivery

w/training video for physical activity 2,675.00

Physical Activity Modules (Levels 1-3)

Regularly $1,875 0.00

Optional: Training via Zoom - 2 half days

Included for each discipline and component 2,475.00

Annual Fee (3 hrs consulting, updated materials,

Newsletters, Peer Share Groups, etc.), 1-2 sites 1,475.00

Total $16,175.00

Tax (exempt) 0.00

Total Due $16,175.00

Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice to: Cynthia Brasher, Mississippi State Department of Health Purchasing Department, 570 E. Woodrow Wilson, Room 137A Underwood Building, Jackson, MS 39216 or P. O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700.

Responses may be hand delivered, via regular mail, overnight delivery or by e-mail: . The envelope or e-mail should reference the sole source number.

The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement. Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable. The enclosed form (OSS) may be used if you so desire.

If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, Mississippi State Department of Health determines that the commodity in the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then Mississippi State Department of Health will withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.

If Mississippi State Department of Health determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, the Mississippi State Department of Health will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. Mississippi State Department of Health will have the burden of proving that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.

Notices/objections, etc. will be accepted at any time prior to: August 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (CST)

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