Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services

Jackson, MississippiMississippi, USADue Monday, October 5, 2026

Client: Jackson, Mississippi
RFP Number: TRANSPORT-11873
Posted: —
Category: Transportation Services
Budget: Looking for Proposals
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The government authority in Jackson, MS requires a contractor to provide non-emergency medical transportation services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekdays and holidays. The selected contractor must supply an adequate number of properly licensed and insured vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible vans and buses, equipped to safely transport ambulatory and wheelchair-bound residents to and from medical appointments, hospitals, and the Home. The contractor must also furnish qualified, trained personnel who comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety requirements. To eligible bidders, the buyer restricts participation to USA onshore organizations. The contractor will perform work offsite from its own office premises. The buyer seeks proposals for the budget and offers a two-year contract term. Interested parties must submit all questions no later than September 23, 2026.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from TRANSPORT-11873.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Mississippi Veterans Affairs is seeking a contract to provide 24 hours per day, seven days a week non-emergency medical transportation services for residents of State Veterans Home Collins. The 150-bed skilled care facility requires transport for ambulatory and wheelchair-bound residents to and from medical appointments and hospitals. Bidding is open to onshore USA organizations.

Issued by: Mississippi Veterans Affairs
RFP Issue Date: August 26, 2026
First Publication: August 26, 2026
Second Publication: September 2, 2026
Deadline for Submission of Questions: September 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST
Anticipated Posting of Answers to Questions: September 23, 2026
Proposal Packet Submission Deadline: October 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST
Intent to Award: October 16, 2026
Anticipated Award Notification: October 19, 2026
Contract start: November 1, 2026
How to submit: Electronic via the State DFA portal or sealed hard copy
Submission details: Submit original and 7 copies (8 total) in a three-ring loose-leaf binder in a sealed envelope to MSVA, Attn: Edward Williams, 120 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39201, or submit electronically via State DFA portal.
Contract term: Two (2) years, starting November 1, 2026, with renewal options not to exceed one year.
Place of performance: State Veterans Home Collins, 3261 Hwy 49 S, Collins, MS 39428
Insurance and bonding: Workers' compensation insurance, comprehensive general liability or professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, and fidelity bond insurance with minimum limits of $100,000.00.

How proposals are evaluated

Cost Factor	50%
Expert plan for performing required services	25%
Long Term Care Experience	20%
Corporate Experience or Past Performances	5%

Scope of work

Provide 24/7 non-emergency medical transportation for ambulatory and wheelchair-bound residents.
Transport residents to and from medical appointments, hospitals, and the Home.
Furnish properly licensed and insured vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vans and buses.
Supply all equipment necessary to safely transport residents with varying mobility needs.
Provide trained and qualified personnel to assist residents during transport.

Minimum qualifications

Registered to do business in the State of Mississippi with the Secretary of State.
Not currently debarred from submitting proposals by any political subdivision/agency of Mississippi or Federal government.
Provide properly licensed and insured vehicles including wheelchair accessible vans and buses.
Personnel must be appropriately trained and qualified to assist residents during transport.
Responsible for employee background checks and fingerprint submission to the Department of Health.
Responsible for employee Tuberculosis Skin Test (TB) prior to working.

Documents to include with the bid

Cover Letter / Management Summary
Detailed Service Proposal Description
Corporate Experience and Capacity Statement
Staffing Info and Sample Staffing Chart
References (Attachment C)
Vendor Signature Sheet
Attachment A Certification and Assurances
Cost Data / Attachment D Proposal Rates

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