Mississippi Veterans Affairs - Non-Emergency Medical Transportation - RFP-3200001530 (2026)
Mississippi State Veterans Affairs BoardState · Jackson, MS- Due
- Oct 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Eddie Williams
- (601) 576-4862
The 30-second brief
The Mississippi Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified contractor to provide 24/7 non-emergency medical transportation services for residents of the State Veterans Home Collins located at 3261 Hwy 49, Collins, MS 39428, a 150-bed skilled care nursing facility. The required scope includes safe, reliable transportation for ambulatory and wheelchair-bound residents to medical appointments, hospitals, and the home using properly licensed and insured vehicles, wheelchair accessible vans or buses, and trained personnel. Services encompass day rates, after-hours and holiday rates, bariatric, COVID/contact precautions, safe car (psych), escort services, unloaded mileage, and fuel surcharges under RFP-3200001530. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST, with questions due by September 11, 2026. The contract term is two years, starting November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, with one optional one-year renewal. Evaluation factors include Cost Factor (50%), Technical Factors (20%), Long Term Care Experience (20%), Corporate Experience or Past Performances (5%), and In House Training and Sustainability Factors (5%).
Non-emergency medical transportation services for ambulatory and wheelchair bound residents, Afterhours/holiday rates, Bariatric/COVID/contact precautions transport, Safe car (psych) transport, Escort services, Unloaded mileage, Fuel surcharges
Cost Factor 50%, Technical Factors 20%, Long Term Care Experience 20%, Corporate Experience or Past Performances 5%, In House Training and Sustainability Factors 5%
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Summary
The Mississippi Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified contractor to provide 24/7 non-emergency medical transportation services for residents of the State Veterans Home Collins located at 3261 Hwy 49, Collins, MS 39428, a 150-bed skilled care nursing facility.
The required scope includes safe, reliable transportation for ambulatory and wheelchair-bound residents to medical appointments, hospitals, and the home using properly licensed and insured vehicles, wheelchair accessible vans or buses, and trained personnel. Services encompass day rates, after-hours and holiday rates, bariatric, COVID/contact precautions, safe car (psych), escort services, unloaded mileage, and fuel surcharges under RFP-3200001530. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST, with questions due by September 11, 2026. The contract term is two years, starting November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, with one optional one-year renewal. Evaluation factors include Cost Factor (50%), Technical Factors (20%), Long Term Care Experience (20%), Corporate Experience or Past Performances (5%), and In House Training and Sustainability Factors (5%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost Factor 50%
- Technical Factors 20%
- Long Term Care Experience 20%
- Corporate Experience or Past Performances 5%
- In House Training and Sustainability Factors 5%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Non-emergency medical transportation services for ambulatory and wheelchair bound residents
- Afterhours/holiday rates
- Bariatric/COVID/contact precautions transport
- Safe car (psych) transport
- Escort services
- Unloaded mileage
- Fuel surcharges
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Attachment A Certification and Assurances
- Three-ring loose-leaf binder
- Management Summary
- Proposal
- Corporate experience and capacity
- Personnel resumes
- References
- Acceptance of conditions
- Additional data
- Cost data with sample staffing chart
- Vendor Signature Sheet
- Proof of insurance
- Background check reports
- Tuberculosis Skin Test results
- Submit to
- https://www.dfa.ms.gov/vendors
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Collins, MS
- Projected sq ft
- 150 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Mississippi Veterans Affairs
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 5, 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: https://www.dfa.ms.gov/vendors. For questions, contact Eddie Williams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board 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 Eddie Williams at (601) 576-4862. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Non-emergency medical transportation services for ambulatory and wheelchair bound residents, Afterhours/holiday rates, Bariatric/COVID/contact precautions transport, Safe car (psych) transport, Escort services, Unloaded mileage, Fuel surcharges. 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: "Cost Factor 50%, Technical Factors 20%, Long Term Care Experience 20%, Corporate Experience or Past Performances 5%, In House Training and Sustainability Factors 5%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board?
All active and historical solicitations from Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board 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 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: Attachment A Certification and Assurances, Three-ring loose-leaf binder, Management Summary, Proposal, Corporate experience and capacity, Personnel resumes, References, Acceptance of conditions, Addit. Review the full document from Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Collins, MS. The total projected area is 150 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.