Respite Care Services — Mississippi State Department of Health

The Mississippi government authority is seeking a vendor to provide statewide, non-medical respite care services for children with chronic, complex, or special health care needs. The agency is trying to improve systems of care, expand service access, and reduce caregiver burnout by providing short-term relief that helps families continue caring for children safely at home. Through this initiative, the agency aims to establish consistent standards for respite service delivery statewide and improve the overall quality of life and stability for these families. The scope of work requires delivering non-medical respite services directly in the participant's home or community setting. The selected provider must assist with routine, non-skilled care needs, engage children in age-appropriate and safe activities, and provide short-term supervision to ensure safety and well-being. Performance of all requested work will occur offsite at the families' locations. Eligibility is limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals within the submissions. Key dates and specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the agency's initial announcement.