Request for Qualifications for Professional Accounting, Auditing, Third Party Administration...

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Dec 12, 2025
Due:	Jan 5, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	1130-26-R-RFPR-00001
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) RFx 3120003272

Professional Accounting, Auditing, Third Party Administration and Consulting Services for Oversight and

Compliance for the Rural Health Transformation Program

Issue Date: December 12, 2025

DUE DATE AND TIME:

Proposals must be received by e-mail to Procurement@dfa.ms.gov

by January 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST

*all emails sent regarding this RFQ must contain RHT Program RFQ in the subject line

The Contractor selected for award will provide professional accounting, auditing, third party administration and

consulting services to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), on behalf of the Office of the

Governor, to assist in fulfilling the State’s legal obligations regarding all Rural Health Transformation (RHT)

Program funds received by the State of Mississippi.

The Contractor will assist the State with all the duties and responsibilities in accordance with all guidance issued

by the Office of the Governor, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers

for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or other oversight entities which is applicable to all federal RHT

Program funds to ensure the funds disbursed and reported are done so in compliance with all applicable legal

requirements. The professional services sought by this RFQ include, but are not limited to, assisting the State in

the following:

a) Developing policies and procedures and other consulting work as required

b) Establishing and/or verifying eligibility under the RHT Program funds

c) Establishing procedures for verification of eligibility for award and expenditure of RHT Program funds

d) Designing/establishing and evaluating application processes and procedures

e) Establishing a web-based portal, real time communications or other processes to accept applications for award

of RHT Program funds and receive and respond to inquiries regarding status of applications

f) Confirmation of verification of eligibility and final disbursement of RHT Program funds or other award of

proceeds

g) Coordinating with federal and state agencies, including but not limited to, the U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S.

Attorney’s office, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Office of State Auditor, where required

h) Providing for fraud, waste, and abuse identification, reporting, and remediation

i) Providing assistance and representation to any federal or state audit of RHT Program funds

j) Providing for consolidated financial reporting

k) Providing periodic status reports including reporting on financial performance and projection modeling

l) Prepare and provide any assistance needed for submission of reports, including annual reports regarding the

use of RHT Program funds as determined by CMS

m) Processing for review and any subsequent reporting required by the RHT Program funds

n) Provide additional support including any other accounting, third party administration, consulting duties

necessary to fulfill RHT Program objectives, auditing and reporting requirements as determined by DFA, on

behalf of the Office of the Governor

Respondents must use the attached Proposal Form to provide their response. Because time is of the essence in

the distribution of these funds, please provide a summary, no longer than ten (10) pages, of the Respondent’s

relevant experience as described in Minimum Qualification Numbers 1 and 2 on the Proposal Form. DFA, on

behalf of the Office of the Governor, reserves the right to require additional sufficient documentation from the

winning Respondent to support its certification that all minimum requirements are met. (See attached Evaluation

Method document)

DFA, on behalf of the Office of the Governor, intends to award the contract to the most qualified Contractor who

is responsible and responsive; however, no contract is guaranteed to result from this RFQ, and DFA, on behalf of

the Office of the Governor, reserves the right to cancel the RFQ if it is determined to be in the best interest of the

State.

This RFQ and resulting contract is governed by the federal requirements contained in 2 C.F.R. Pt. 200, where

applicable.

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Proposal Form

Professional Accounting, Auditing, Third Party Administration and Consulting Services for

Oversight and Compliance for the Rural Health Transformation Program

Proposals must be received by e-mail to Procurement@dfa.ms.gov

by January 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST

*all emails sent regarding this RFQ must contain RHT Program RFQ in the subject line

Minimum Qualifications:

Circle One

PROPOSAL FORM

(Yes / No)

1. At least ten (10) years of documented experience providing accounting, auditing, and advisory

services to government entities on compliance with federal grants. This experience must include

demonstrated proficiency in identifying authorized uses of federal funds; interpreting and applying federal

grant regulations and reporting requirements; ensuring compliance with state and federal ethics rules;

identifying and reporting waste, fraud, and abuse; and overseeing or supporting the disbursement,

monitoring, and tracking of federal funds administered by state or federal agencies.

2. At least ten (10) years of documented experience providing consulting services supporting the

delivery of federally funded healthcare programs. Such experience should include, but is not limited to,

assisting organizations with program implementation, compliance with federal regulations, financial

management, operational optimization, reporting and performance measurement, and technical assistance

related to the administration of federal healthcare funds. Preference will be afforded to respondents with

documented consulting experience in rural healthcare service delivery.

3. Must have no conflict of interest in representing the State, including DFA and/or the Office of the

Governor. Mere existence of established client relationships with other entities of state or local government

or private sector entities who may seek RHT Program funds may not create a conflict of interest that requires

a waiver.

(Yes / No)

4. Must carry a level of insurance, including deductible, to cover errors and omissions, improper

judgment, or negligence appropriate for the magnitude of the engagement. Because significant federal

funds are being disbursed as part of the contract, the Contractor(s) must have sufficient insurance to

protect the State’s reliance on the professional judgment of the Contractor(s). If reliance on the judgment

of the Bidder results in the deobligation of the federal funds, the State will seek compensation for its

damages from the Contractor(s). See Section 40 (Insurance) of the attached Sample Contract for specific

insurance requirements.

(Yes / No)

5. Must agree to execute the attached Sample Contract by January 9, 2026. Requested clarification

of Section 1. Scope of Services may be considered and must be submitted with the Respondent’s

Qualifications submission.

Price:

Hourly rates shall be provided in the form of a Rate Sheet, including job titles and corresponding rates,

attached to this Proposal Form.

Submitted & Certified by:

_________________________________________________________________________________

(Respondent)

__________________________________________________, its duly authorized representative.

(Print name and Title)

If not included elsewhere in your submission, please provide a cover page with contact information (telephone, email

address, physical address, etc.).

RHT Program RFQ Evaluation Method

• Part 1: Pass/Fail Responsiveness and Minimum Qualifications check performed

by the procurement officer (only responsive respondents who meet all minimum

qualifications will move to part 2 of the evaluation)

• Part 2: Consensus scoring will be conducted by the evaluation committee, with a

total of 45 points available

 Up to 23 points available for documented experience providing accounting, auditing,

and advisory services to government entities on compliance with federal grants. This

experience must include demonstrated proficiency in identifying authorized uses of

federal funds; interpreting and applying federal grant regulations and reporting

requirements; ensuring compliance with state and federal ethics rules; identifying and

reporting waste, fraud, and abuse; and overseeing or supporting the disbursement,

monitoring, and tracking of federal funds administered by state or federal agencies.

 Up to 22 points available for documented experience providing consulting services

supporting the delivery of federally funded healthcare programs. Such experience

should include, but is not limited to, assisting organizations with program

implementation, compliance with federal regulations, financial management,

operational optimization, reporting and performance measurement, and technical

assistance related to the administration of federal healthcare funds. Preference will be

afforded to respondents with documented consulting experience in rural healthcare

service delivery.

• Part 3: Price evaluation conducted by the procurement officer, with a total of 5

points available

A contract will be awarded to the highest scoring (out of the total 50 points available)

Respondent who is responsible and responsive; however, no contract is guaranteed

to result from this RFQ.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Smart Number	1130-26-R-RFPR-00001	Advertised Date	12/12/2025 2:45 PM
RFx #	3120003272	Submission Date	01/05/2026 12:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	01/05/2026 12:05 PM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Request for Proposal
Agency	MS DEPT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
RFx Description	DFA, on behalf of the Office of the Governor, issues this Request for Qualifications for Professional Accounting, Auditing, Third Party Administration and Consulting Services for Oversight and Compliance for the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Name	Terri Ashley	Email	TERRI.ASHLEY@DFA.MS.GOV
Phone	6013596580	Fax

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
91804	Serv Consult Acct

Request for Qualifications for Professional Accounting, Auditing, Third Party Administration and Consulting Services for Oversight and Compliance for the Rural Health Transformation Program

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