Mississippi Department of Mental Health - Veteran and First Responder Behavioral Health Services - RFP No. DMH-RHTP-2027-001 - 2027
Mississippi Department of Mental HealthState · Jackson, MS- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Primary contact
- MarQuaita Lampkin
The 30-second brief
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health seeks proposals for a statewide behavioral health program providing teletherapy services, a direct crisis support line, and wellness and resilience programming for veterans and first responders. The program serves approximately 200,000 eligible individuals across Mississippi, offering up to ten individual teletherapy sessions per participant, a dedicated 24/7/365 crisis support line answered by licensed clinicians, and an on-demand self-guided wellness library. The contract requires secure web and mobile access, HIPAA compliance, SOC 2 Type II or equivalent security attestation, and a dedicated co-branded program website. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
Platform Usability and Technology, Experience and Past Performance, Cost
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Summary
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health seeks proposals for a statewide behavioral health program providing teletherapy services, a direct crisis support line, and wellness and resilience programming for veterans and first responders.
The program serves approximately 200,000 eligible individuals across Mississippi, offering up to ten individual teletherapy sessions per participant, a dedicated 24/7/365 crisis support line answered by licensed clinicians, and an on-demand self-guided wellness library. The contract requires secure web and mobile access, HIPAA compliance, SOC 2 Type II or equivalent security attestation, and a dedicated co-branded program website. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Platform Usability and Technology
- Experience and Past Performance
- Cost
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Transmittal letter
- Requirements response matrix
- Reference form
- Vendor certifications
- BAA template
- Security attestation executive summary
- Submit to
- Mississippi Procurement Portal
- Scope location
- Jackson, MS
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Mississippi Department of Mental Health?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Mississippi Procurement Portal. For questions, contact MarQuaita Lampkin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi Department of Mental Health 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 RFP 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 MarQuaita Lampkin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Platform Usability and Technology, Experience and Past Performance, Cost" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mississippi Department of Mental Health?
All active and historical solicitations from Mississippi Department of Mental Health are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Mississippi Department of Mental Health regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: transmittal letter, requirements response matrix, reference form, vendor certifications, BAA template, security attestation executive summary. Review the full document from Mississippi Department of Mental Health 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.