This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for dental services to be provided to the Boswell Regional Center and Magee Group Homes in Mississippi. The deadline for submission is April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Applicants must submit a written statement of qualifications along with supporting credentials and a separately sealed price proposal. The services will commence on July 1, 2026, for a period of five years. The contract type will be a firm fixed price. The evaluation will be based on management, technical factors, and cost. Specific documentation and qualifications are required, including licensure and experience. Payments will be made within 45 days of invoice receipt. The contract is subject to the laws of Mississippi and public record laws.
The deadline for submission of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is 10:00 AM Central Time, April 24, 2026.
The agency agrees to make payment in accordance with Mississippi timely payments for purchases by public bodies laws, which generally provide for payment of undisputed amounts by the agency within 45 calendar days of receipt of invoice.
The award will be made using a multi-step sealed qualifications process, where statements of qualifications are evaluated first, and then sealed pricing documents are opened for qualified respondents. The evaluation of SOQs will be based on weighted scoring from the respondents' content, with management factors (35 points), technical factors (30 points), and cost factor (35 points).
Minimum qualifications include a DDS or DMD degree from a school of dentistry, licensure to practice dentistry in Mississippi, a DEA registration number, and two years of experience as a dental provider. Required documentation includes a copy of the permanent license, degree, and DEA registration.
The contract may be terminated for default if the contractor fails to cure a deficiency within 30 days, which could result in the contractor being excluded from future contract awards.
The notice of the opportunity to request reconsideration of the terms of the solicitation can be viewed in section 6. 5. 4 of the PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations.