IFB for Professional Nursing Services PVL

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Aug 4, 2026
Due:	Sep 10, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
Solicitation No:	1614-27-R-IFBD-00001
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INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB No. 2026-01

RFx: 3160008187

Preapproved List of Vendors for

Professional Nursing Services

Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration

Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing

501 North West Street, Suite 1300

Jackson, Mississippi 39201

Issue Date:

August 4, 2026

Closing Date:

September 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT

Contact:

Laura Furdge

April Burns

PVLs@dfa.ms.gov

Section 1. Solicitation Information .............................................................................................. 3

1.1. Authority ............................................................................................................................................ 3

1.2. Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 3

1.3. Timeline.............................................................................................................................................. 3

1.4. Questions or Requests for Clarification ............................................................................................. 3

1.5. General References Throughout the IFB............................................................................................ 4

1.6. Acknowledgment of Amendments .................................................................................................... 4

1.7. Attachments to the IFB ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.8. Restrictions on Communication with PPRB and DFA Staff ................................................................ 4

1.9. Cancellation of Solicitation or Rejection of Individual Bids ............................................................... 4

Section 2. Scope of Services and Requirements ......................................................................... 5

2.1. Scope of Services................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2. Contract Deliverables......................................................................................................................... 8

2.3. Detailed Scope to be Provided by Contracting Agency ................................................................... 11

2.4. Geographic Regions ......................................................................................................................... 11

2.5. Duration of Services to be Provided ................................................................................................ 12

2.6. Bid Prices.......................................................................................................................................... 12

2.7. Insurance Requirements .................................................................................................................. 15

2.8. Contract Terms and Conditions ....................................................................................................... 15

2.9. Removal from PVL............................................................................................................................ 17

Section 3. Bid Submission and Bid Opening ............................................................................ 18

3.1. Bid Submission Format .................................................................................................................... 18

3.2 Bid Submission Requirements .......................................................................................................... 18

3.3. Expenses Incurred in the Procurement Process .............................................................................. 20

3.4. Independent Price Determination ................................................................................................... 20

3.5. Withdrawal of a Bid ......................................................................................................................... 20

3.6. Debarment ....................................................................................................................................... 20

3.7. Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State ....................................................................... 20

3.8. Note to Agencies and Vendors ........................................................................................................ 20

3.9. Minor Informalities and Irregularities.............................................................................................. 21

3.10. Contract Rights............................................................................................................................... 21

3.11. Property Rights .............................................................................................................................. 21

Section 4. Bid Evaluation and Award ....................................................................................... 22

4.1 Minimum Vendor Qualifications to be Deemed Responsible .......................................................... 22

4.2 Basis for Award ................................................................................................................................. 22

4.3. Award Notification ........................................................................................................................... 23

4.4. Reconsideration of the Solicitation.................................................................................................. 23

4.5. Rolling Awards ................................................................................................................................. 24

ATTACHMENT A: Regional Map ........................................................................................... 25

ATTACHMENT B: Bid Cover Sheet........................................................................................ 26

ATTACHMENT C: Bid Form................................................................................................... 28

ATTACHMENT D: Certifications & Assurances ................................................................... 31

ATTACHMENT E: Release of Bid as Public Record ............................................................. 33

ATTACHMENT F: Sample Contract....................................................................................... 34

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Section 1. Solicitation Information

1.1. Authority

The Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB) may establish a preapproved list of providers of

various personal and professional services at set prices, under which State Agencies may contract

without bidding or prior board approval. Miss. Code Ann. § 27-104-7(2)(i).

1.2. Purpose

The Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing (OSSS), a division of the Mississippi Department of

Finance and Administration (DFA), on behalf of the PPRB, seeks to establish a Preapproved

Vendor List (PVL) for Professional Nursing Services. This list will be available to State Agencies

under the PPRB’s purview (Contracting Agencies). OSSS invites bids from qualified agencies

providing Professional Nursing Services (Vendors) for placement on the PVL. Once established,

Contracting Agencies may select and contract with Vendors from the list without individual

procurement.

Attachment A divides the State into eight geographic regions for which Vendors may submit bids.

Vendors will be recommended for placement on the PVL as described in Section 4 of this IFB.

Vendors placed on the PVL must agree to provide services as needed to all authorized Contracting

Agencies within the geographic limits of the Region(s) for which it is placed on the PVL under

the prices, terms, conditions, and specifications as described in this Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a

five-year term. Multiple Vendors may be listed per Region. Placement on the PVL does not

guarantee contract awards.

Contracting Agencies may select any Vendor from the PVL in the relevant region at their

discretion. Agencies are not required to contact Vendors in any specific order, although they are

encouraged to consider price and qualifications. Agencies may choose a Vendor based on factors

such as availability, experience, price, or previous performance. Individual contracting

opportunities will be communicated directly by Agencies to the selected Vendor(s) in accordance

with the Agency’s needs and procurement requirements.

1.3. Timeline

IFB Issue Date:

Questions and Requests for Clarification Due:

Anticipated Posting of Answers to Questions:

Bid Package Submission Deadline:

Bid Opening:

Anticipated Date of the Notice of Intent to Award:

August 4, 2026

August 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT

August 24, 2026

September 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT

September 11, 2026

October 29, 2026

OSSS may post Answers to Questions and issue the Notice of Intent to Award on dates different

from those stated above without amending this IFB. All other date changes require a written

amendment.

1.4. Questions or Requests for Clarification

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1.4.1. All questions and requests for clarification must be directed by email to Laura

Furdge at PVLs@dfa.ms.gov.

1.4.2. Vendors must submit all questions and requests for clarification, including any

potential follow-up or contingent questions, by email no later than August 18, 2026, at

5:00 pm CDT. Vendors are responsible for timely delivery. OSSS may not respond to

questions received after this deadline.

1.4.3. OSSS is committed to transparency. All questions, requests for clarification, and

answers will be published on the DFA website and procurement portal to ensure equal

access for all Vendors.

1.4.4. OSSS, DFA, and PPRB will not be bound by any verbal or written information not

contained within this IFB unless a written amendment to the IFB is issued.

1.5. General References Throughout the IFB

1.5.1. Any reference to “OSSS,” “DFA,” or the “PPRB” throughout this IFB includes all

three entities to the extent relevant.

1.5.2. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, any reference to the “DFA website” refers to

the website found at: https://www.dfa.ms.gov/current-solicitations.

1.5.3. Any reference to the “procurement portal” throughout this IFB refers to the website

at: https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Home/Buy.

1.6. Acknowledgment of Amendments

If an amendment to the IFB is issued, OSSS will post it on the DFA website and procurement

portal for all Vendors to view. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of any amendment by signing

and returning it with the bid package, identifying the amendment number and date on the bid form,

or by email or letter. OSSS must receive the acknowledgment by the bid submission deadline.

Vendors are responsible for monitoring the DFA website for amendments.

1.7. Attachments to the IFB

All Attachments to this IFB are fully incorporated into the IFB.

1.8. Restrictions on Communication with PPRB and DFA Staff

Vendors and their personnel may not contact any PPRB member or DFA staff regarding this IFB

except for the contact person listed on the cover page.

1.9. Cancellation of Solicitation or Rejection of Individual Bids

OSSS may, at its sole discretion, cancel an IFB or reject any or all responses, in whole or in part,

if it determines this action is in the State’s best interest.

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Section 2. Scope of Services and Requirements

2.1. Scope of Services

OSSS invites bids for five categories of services, collectively referred to as “professional nursing

services.” Bids must be submitted as hourly rates as discussed in Section 2.6. Vendors may bid on

one, multiple, or all categories in any region for which they submit a bid.

2.1.1. Nurse Practitioners (NP)

Staff assigned as Nurse Practitioners must meet the following minimum requirements:

2.1.1.1. Master’s Degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice doctoral degree;

2.1.1.2. License or certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the State of

Mississippi, which is valid, current, and in good standing;

2.1.1.3. Certification as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying

body that has established standards for nurse practitioners;

2.1.1.4. Collaboration with one or more physicians to deliver healthcare services

with medical direction and appropriate supervision as required by the State of

Mississippi (the collaborating physician does not have to be present when services

are furnished by the NP);

2.1.1.5. Provides all services in the scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners in the

State of Mississippi, as requested by the Contracting Agency or required by the

population served by the Contracting Agency;

2.1.1.6. Two years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner;

2.1.1.7. Ability to maintain effective communication with patients, families, and

members of the healthcare staff;

2.1.1.8. Ability to provide documentation, prepare reports, and maintain patient

records, including computer skills necessary for the same;

2.1.1.9. Ability to participate in defining, interpreting, and implementing standards,

policies, and procedures that affect the delivery of nursing care services;

2.1.1.10. Ability to participate in regular in-service;

2.1.1.11. Other Nurse Practitioner skills, as required by the Contracting Agency.

2.1.2. Registered Nurses (RN)

Staff assigned as Registered Nurses must meet the following minimum requirements:

2.1.2.1. High school diploma or GED;

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

Smart Number	1614-27-R-IFBD-00001	Advertised Date	08/04/2026 10:00 AM
RFx #	3160008187	Submission Date	09/10/2026 5:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	09/11/2026 12:00 AM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Invitation for Bid
Agency	MS DEPT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
RFx Description	IFB for Professional Nursing Services PVL

Name	Laura Furdge	Email	LAURA.FURDGE@DFA.MS.GOV
Phone	6013593402	Fax

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
94864	Serv HealRelNursing

IFB for Professional Nursing Services PVL

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