Mississippi Department of Corrections - Employee Assistance Program with Mobile Tool - 1551-27-R-IFBD-00001 / RFx #3160008302 (2026)
Mississippi DOCState · Jackson, MS- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Victoria James
The 30-second brief
The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is seeking bids for an Employee Assistance Program With Mobile Tool to assist roughly 2,000 employees and their immediate families statewide. The scope includes short-term counseling, confidential assessment, 24/7 toll-free telephone and secure online portal/mobile application access, telephonic consultations, stress management and resilience training, crisis intervention and critical incident response (CISM), work-life resources, supervisory training, and monthly/quarterly statistical reports. The contract term is for one (1) year with two (2) optional two-year renewals. Bids are due by November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. Written questions are due by October 26, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest bid price. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, $1,000,000 general/professional liability per occurrence, and $1,000,000 fidelity bond/employee dishonesty insurance naming MDOC as an additional insured.
Basic EAP Services – Required Services; Face-to-Face Assessment/Referral; Supervisory Training and Workshop; Follow-Up and Department Support; Requested Workshops
Lowest Price, Responsiveness to Request for Bids, Minimum Qualifications
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Summary
The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is seeking bids for an Employee Assistance Program With Mobile Tool to assist roughly 2,000 employees and their immediate families statewide.
The scope includes short-term counseling, confidential assessment, 24/7 toll-free telephone and secure online portal/mobile application access, telephonic consultations, stress management and resilience training, crisis intervention and critical incident response (CISM), work-life resources, supervisory training, and monthly/quarterly statistical reports. The contract term is for one (1) year with two (2) optional two-year renewals. Bids are due by November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. Written questions are due by October 26, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest bid price. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, $1,000,000 general/professional liability per occurrence, and $1,000,000 fidelity bond/employee dishonesty insurance naming MDOC as an additional insured.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Lowest Price
- Responsiveness to Request for Bids
- Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Basic EAP Services – Required Services
- Face-to-Face Assessment/Referral
- Supervisory Training and Workshop
- Follow-Up and Department Support
- Requested Workshops
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Appendix B - Cover Sheet & Quote Form
- Copy of valid Licenses for Social Worker(s), Professional Counselor(s), Marriage and Family Counselor(s), or Clinical Psychologist
- Appendix D - Certifications and Assurances
- Appendix E - Acknowledgement of IFB Amendments
- Appendix F - Submission of Public Copy of Bid
- Certificate of Insurance
- References
- Submit to
- 301 North Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39202
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Jackson, MS
- Reported agency
- Mississippi Department of Corrections
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Mississippi DOC?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 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: 301 North Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39202. For questions, contact Victoria James.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi DOC 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 Bid 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 Victoria James. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Basic EAP Services – Required Services; Face-to-Face Assessment/Referral; Supervisory Training and Workshop; Follow-Up and Department Support; Requested Workshops. 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: "Lowest Price, Responsiveness to Request for Bids, Minimum Qualifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mississippi DOC?
All active and historical solicitations from Mississippi DOC are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Mississippi DOC 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Appendix B - Cover Sheet & Quote Form; Copy of valid Licenses for Social Worker(s), Professional Counselor(s), Marriage and Family Counselor(s), or Clinical Psychologist; Appendix D - Certifications a. Review the full document from Mississippi DOC for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Jackson, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.