Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services RFQ #2026ICCCP001
Mississippi Department of Child Protection ServicesState · Jackson, MS- Due
- Feb 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Shaquita Burke
- 601-359-1329
The 30-second brief
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is seeking qualifications from vendors for Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services. The selected vendors will participate in the MDCPS Continuum of Care to provide a range of family-centered services to children and youth involved in the child protection system. The contract term is two years with a potential one-year renewal.
Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services
Technical Factors (Proposed Methodology) - 33 Points, Cost Factors (Price) - 35 Points, Management Factors - 32 Points
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Summary
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is seeking qualifications from vendors for Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services.
The selected vendors will participate in the MDCPS Continuum of Care to provide a range of family-centered services to children and youth involved in the child protection system. The contract term is two years with a potential one-year renewal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Technical Factors (Proposed Methodology) - 33 Points
- Cost Factors (Price) - 35 Points
- Management Factors - 32 Points
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Attachment A: Qualifications Cover Sheet
- Attachment B: Debarment Verification Form
- Attachment C: Proprietary Information Form
- Attachment D: Qualifications Exception Summary Form
- Attachment E: References
- Attachment F: Reference Score Sheet
- Attachment G: Sample Contract
- Attachment H: Acknowledgement of Amendments
- Attachment I: Recommended Letter of Intent
- Attachment J: Pre-Offeror's Statement of Acknowledgment
- Attachment K: OLIVIA Y SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
- Attachment L: Price Resource Per Diem Payment Amounts
- Attachment M: CONGREGATE CARE/CHILD PLACING SERVICES COST FORM
- Attachment N: RELEASE OF QUALIFICATION AS PUBLIC RECORD
- Attachment O: PERFORMANCE REPORT VARIABLES
- Attachment P: REQUIRED CLAUSES
- Submit to
- Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, 750 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Mississippi
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, 750 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202. For questions, contact Shaquita Burke.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services in MS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Shaquita Burke at 601-359-1329. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Congregate Care and Child Placing Agency Services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical Factors (Proposed Methodology) - 33 Points, Cost Factors (Price) - 35 Points, Management Factors - 32 Points" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services?
All active and historical solicitations from Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A: Qualifications Cover Sheet, Attachment B: Debarment Verification Form, Attachment C: Proprietary Information Form, Attachment D: Qualifications Exception Summary Form, Attachment E: Refe. Review the full document from Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mississippi. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.