This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks providers for congregate care and child placing agency services. Evaluation considers cost factors (35 points) and management factors (32 points), including experience, reliability, and organizational readiness. New vendors can submit alternative documentation. The initial contract term is 2 years, with potential for two renewal years. Payment is made upon review and approval by MDCPS. The contract is governed by Mississippi law.
Independent contractor agrees to accept payments to be paid as billed by independent contractor, upon review and approval by mdcps. independent contractor agrees to accept payments referenced in paragraph 4, consideration, to be paid as billed by independent contractor, upon review and approval by mdcps.
The award will be determined by taking into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the rfq. the agency will issue a notice of intent to award to the responsible offerors whose qualifications are determined in writing, to be the most advantageous to the state, taking into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the rfq.
New vendors may submit alternative documentation up to 5 capability, such as pilot program data, academic research, points only partnerships, or performance in similar settings to demonstrate capacity and preparedness. clearinghouse alternative evidence of new vendors may submit alternative documentation up to 5 capability new vendors e. g. , pilot program data, academic research, points only partnerships, or performance in similar settings to demonstrate capacity and preparedness.
Failure to sign the qualifications form may result in the qualifications being rejected as nonresponsive. note: failure to sign this form may result in the qualifications being rejected as nonresponsive.
A respondent may request a postaward debriefing in writing by u. s. mail or electronic submission within three business days of notification of the contract award. a respondent, successful or unsuccessful, may request a postaward debriefing, in writing, by u. s. mail or electronic submission.