Ellisville State School at South Mississippi Regional Center (hereinafter Agency) has issued this Invitation for Bid for the purpose of receiving sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide Psychiatry Services to the Persons-served of the Agency.
ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOLIssuing agency·Mississippi·via a public procurement portal
Ellisville State School at South Mississippi Regional Center seeks a qualified vendor to provide in-person Psychiatry Services to Persons-served at Community Homes in Poplarville, MS; Wiggins, MS; Gautier, MS; and Biloxi, MS.
Bids are due October 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM CST, with a bid opening on October 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST.
The contract is estimated to start January 1, 2027 and end June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewals.
The procurement method is Invitation for Bid, and award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
The awarded contractor must provide a psychiatrist available 24/7, perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment, and provide no more than 16 hours per month.
Requirement: The vendor must have been in business and provided services similar in requirements and scale for a minimum of five (5) years.
Requirement: The awarded contractor must possess and maintain a business license valid in the State of Mississippi and a professional license or certification in the field of Psychiatry.
Requirement: The awarded contractor must maintain Comprehensive General Liability or Professional Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and Employee Dishonesty Insurance or Fidelity Bond insurance with minimum limits of $500,000.00.
Requirement: The awarded contractor must provide copies of all valid licenses and certificates required for performance of the work no later than ten days after receiving the Notice of Intent to Award.
Licence
A business license valid in the State of…
Term
January 1, 2027 to June 30,…
Documents
2 files
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January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewals
Category
PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Source
ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
What this bid is asking for
AI-generated
Provide a qualified and experienced Psychiatrist to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with psychiatric conditions at four Community Home locations in Mississippi.
Be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for on-call psychiatric services, and provide no more than 16 hours per month of services.
Submit a sealed bid package including a Bid Cover Sheet, Bid Form with pricing, References, Certifications & Assurances, and Release of Bid as Public Record by the deadline.
Comply with all background checks, orientation, safety, and insurance requirements, and provide copies of all required licenses and certificates within ten days of Notice of Intent to Award.
Requirements
From the documents
Licence
A business license valid in the State of Mississippi; a professional license or certification in the field of Psychiatry
Posted Scope of Work
Ellisville State School at South Mississippi Regional Center (hereinafter Agency) has issued this Invitation for Bid for the purpose of receiving sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide Psychiatry Services to the Persons-served of the Agency.
Category: PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
The awarded contractor shall assess, diagnose, treat and manage individuals with psychiatric conditions; review and approve screening for abnormal involuntary movements; provide appropriate psychiatric care as needed; be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; review individuals on psychotropic medication at least bi-monthly; complete psychiatric admission assessments within 72 hours of admission; document clinical status at least bi-monthly; sign verbal and telephone orders within 72 hours; provide not more than 16 hours per month; ensure expertise and licensure of all personnel; take precautions for hazardous waste; ensure safety of Persons-served and staff; wear protective gear as required; comply with all instructions; present personnel for background checks; attend mandatory orientation; adhere to non-smoking and drug-free policies; sign in/out at facilities; be responsible for damages; exercise precautions; abide by all state/agency policies; perform services in accordance with industry standards; administer payroll and records; make unemployment contributions; replace unsatisfactory employees immediately.
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Bids must be received by October 13, 2026, AT 4:30 p.m. CST.
Where will the work be performed?
The work is to be performed at Poplarville, MS Community Homes; Wiggins Community Homes; Gautier, MS Community Homes; and Biloxi, MS, Community Homes.
What licenses are required for the awarded contractor?
The awarded contractor must possess a business license valid in the State of Mississippi and a professional license or certification in the field of Psychiatry.
Is there a pre-bid conference?
No Pre-Bid Conference, Tour, or Site Visit will be held for this IFB.
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Ellisville State School at South Mississippi Regional Center (hereinafter Agency) has issued this Invitation for Bid for the purpose of receiving sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide Psychiatry Services to the Persons-served of the Agency.
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Source: ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL (solicitation 46443), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOLIssuing agency·Mississippi·via a public procurement portal