Request for Proposals - Non-Emergency Transportation Services
| Location: | Mississippi |
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| Posted: | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Agency: | Mississippi Veterans Administration |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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Procurement Notices:
Request for Proposals - Non-Emergency Transportation Services
Mississippi Veterans Affairs seeks to establish a contract for Non-Emergency Transportation Services at the State Veteran Home in Collins, Mississippi. The request for proposals for RFP (RFx #3200001530) will be issued on August 26, 2026. The Proposals for RFP (RFx #3200001530) must be received by 3:00 p.m. CST on October 5, 2026.
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Requests for Proposals - Housekeeping Services
Mississippi Veterans Affairs has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for Housekeeping Services at our Veterans Homes in Oxford. The RFP was issued on August 19, 2026, and all proposals must be received by September 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST.
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Request for Proposals - Medical Director and Physician Services
Mississippi Veterans Affairs has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for Medical Director and Physician Services at our Veterans Homes in Collins, Jackson, Kosciusko and Oxford. The RFP was issued on June 11, 2026, and all proposals must be received by July 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST. The RFP for each home is listed and labeled below.
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Click here for RFP #3200001501 - Veterans Home in Jackson
Click here for RFP #3200001502 - Veterans Home in Kosciusko
Click here for RFP #3200001504 - Veterans Home in Oxford
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP Number: RFP-3200001530
To Provide: Non-Emergency
Medical Transportation for
Residents of MS Veterans Home
3261 HWY 49,
Collins, MS 39428
Issue Date: August 26, 2026
CLOSING LOCATION
Mississippi Veterans Affairs
120 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
PROPOSAL COORDINATOR
Eddie Williams, Chief Procurement Officer
Telephone: (601) 576-4862
E-Mail: contractpurchasing1@msva.ms.gov
CLOSING DATE AND TIME
Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. October 5, 2026
SECTION 1
1.1 Proposal Acceptance Period
The original and 7 copies of the proposal, 8 copies total in three-ring loose-leaf binder
shall be signed and submitted in a sealed envelope or package to MSVA, Attention:
Edward Williams, Chief Procurement Officer, 120 North State Street, Jackson, MS
39201 no later than the time and date specified for receipt of proposals. Timely
submission is the responsibility of the respondent. Proposals received after the
specified time shall be rejected. The envelope or package shall be marked with the
proposal opening date and time, and the number of the request for proposals. The time
and date of receipt shall be indicated on the envelope or package by Purchasing
Department. The front page, reference page and signature pages may have the
Respondent's name. Modifications or additions to any portion of the procurement
document may be cause for rejection of the proposal. The MSVA reserves the right to
decide, on a case-by-case basis, whether to reject a proposal with modifications or
additions as non-responsive. As a precondition to proposal acceptance, the MSVA may
request the respondent to withdraw or modify those portions of the proposal deemed
non-responsive that do not affect quality, quantity, price, or delivery of the service.
1.1.1 Electronic Submission
Electronic Submission Proposals may be submitted electronically through the State DFA
portal. Please refer to the link at https://www.dfa.ms.gov/vendors to Register as a Vendor.
For online learning instructions on submitting your Proposal electronically, select
“Training/Documentation” from the link listed above. Select the Supplier Self-Service
Course link and then click “Launch Course”. If assistance is required, contact MASH help
desk at 601-359-1343 at least 72 hours in advance of the due date for submission.
1.1.2
Timeline
Request for Proposals Issue Date:
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Deadline for Submission of
Questions:
Anticipated Posting of Answers to
Questions:
Proposal Packet Submission
Deadline:
Intent to Award:
Anticipated Award Notification:
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
September 2, 2026
September 11,
2026, at 12:00
p.m. CST
September 23, 2026
October 5, 2026,
at 3:00 p.m. CST
October 16, 2026
October 19, 2026
1.1.3
Rejection of Proposals
Proposals which do not conform to the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposals
may be rejected by MSVA. Proposals may be rejected for reasons which include, but are not
limited to, the following:
1) The proposal contains unauthorized amendments to the requirements of the
Request for Proposals.
2) The proposal is conditional.
3) The proposal is incomplete or contains irregularities which make the
proposal indefinite or ambiguous.
4) The proposal is received late. Late proposals will be maintained unopen in
the procurement file.
5) The proposal is not signed by an authorized representative of the party.
6) The proposal contains false or misleading statements or references.
7) The proposal does not offer to provide all services required by the Request
for Proposal.
1.2 Expenses Incurred in Preparing Offers
All parties participating in the procurement process with regard to this solicitation shall
bear their own costs of participation, pursuant to Section 1.4.4 of the Public Procurement
Review Board Office of Personal Service Contract Review Rules and Regulations.
1.3 Proprietary Information
The respondent should mark any and all pages of the proposal considered to be proprietary
information which may remain confidential in accordance with Mississippi Code
Annotated§§ 25-61-9 and 79-23-1 (1972, as amended). Any pages not marked accordingly
will be subject to review by the general public after award of the contract. Requests to
review the proprietary information will be handled in accordance with applicable legal
procedures.
1.4 Registration with Mississippi Secretary of State
By submitting a proposal, the respondent certifies that it is registered to do business in the
State of Mississippi as prescribed by the Mississippi Secretary of State or, if not already
registered, that it will do so within seven (7) business days of being offered an award.
1.5 Debarment
By submitting a proposal, the respondent certifies that it is not currently debarred from
submitting proposals for contracts issued by any political subdivision or agency of the State
of Mississippi or Federal government and that it is not an agent of a person or entity that is
currently debarred from submitting proposals for contracts issued by any political
subdivision or agency of the State of Mississippi.
1.6 Competitive Proposals
Discussions may be conducted with respondents who submit proposals determined to
be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award, but proposals or qualifications
may also be accepted without those discussions. For these reasons, all parties are
advised to propose their most favorable terms initially.
1.7 Offeror’s Representation Regarding Contingent Fees
By responding to the solicitation, the offeror represents that it has not retained any person or
agency on a percentage, commission, or other contingent arrangement to secure this contract.
If the offeror cannot make such a representation, a full and complete explanation shall be
submitted in writing with the offeror’s response, to MSVA prior to contract execution.
1.8 Additional Information
Questions about the contract portions of the procurement document must be submitted
in writing to Edward Williams, Chief Procurement Officer, 120 North State Street,
Jackson, MS 39201, contractpurchasing1@msva.ms.gov. Respondents are cautioned
that any statements made by contact persons that cause a material change to any portion
of the procurement document shall not be relied upon unless subsequently ratified by a
formal written amendment to the procurement document. Close of questions is at 12:00
p.m. CST on September 11, 2026. Anticipated posting of answers will be September
23, 2026, on the Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal and the
MSVA website: www.msva.ms.gov/procurement-notices.
1.9 Type of Contract
Compensation for services will be in the form of a firm fixed price agreement.
1.10 Written Proposals
All proposals shall be in writing.
SECTION 2
2.1 Purpose
The Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA) is seeking to establish a contract for
transportation services at State Veterans Home Collins, located at 3261 Hwy 49 S
Collins, MS 39428. These services are needed to provide 24 hour/7 days a week non-
emergency medical transportation for residents of the Collins VA nursing Home. This
Home is a 150-bed skilled care nursing facility. The requested contract support is to
augment VA nursing home transportation by state employees. It is understood that any
contract resulting from RFP-3200001530 r e q u i r e s approval by the Mississippi
Veterans Affairs Board and Public Procurement Review Board. If any contract
resulting from RFP i s not approved by the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board and
PPRB, it is void and no payment shall be made.
2.2 Scope of Services, Specifications and Requirements
The following services will be provided by the Offeror and its staff:
A.
The vendor will adhere to all regulations and standards that govern MSVA:
(1) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;
(2) Mississippi Department of Health, Division of Licensure and
Certification;
(3) Nursing Home Regulations;
(4) Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards for Institutions
for the Aged or Infirm;
(5) MSVA Policies and Procedures;
(6) Selected Contractor shall provide non-emergency medical transportation
services for both ambulatory and wheelchair bound residents to and from
medical appointments, hospitals, and the Home.
(7) Transportation services shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days a
week,
including weekdays, weekdays, and holidays.
Provide safe, reliable, timely, and professional transportation services for
(8) residents who do not require emergency medical transportation. Provide
adequate number of properly licensed and insured vehicles, including
wheelchair accessible vans and/or buses, and shall furnish all equipment
necessary to safely transport residents with varying mobility needs.
(9) Provide transportation personnel shall be appropriately trained and qualified
to assist residents during transport and shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety requirements governing
non-emergency medical transportation services.
B. Proposal Rates should be submitted in the format below: See Attachment D
1. Level of Service/Distance/Rate.
2. After Hours/Holiday Rates (Monday – Saturday 5:01 PM – 6:59 AM)
(Sunday, Holiday)
3. Other Services: Bariatric, COVID/Contact Precautions
4. Safe Car (Psych)
5. Escort
6. Unloaded mileage (Pick up outside of service area)
7. Holidays New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
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