Employee Assistance Program Services
- Client
- Madison, Mississippi
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-77861
- Posted
- 10/14/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Madison, Mississippi seeks a USA-based vendor to provide employee assistance program services and a mobile tool for department employees and their immediate families. The selected vendor must deliver assessment, short-term solution-focused counseling, referrals, and critical incident stress management, alongside a 24/7 centralized toll-free telephone line, secure online portal, and mobile application. Work will be performed offsite at the vendor's premises using qualified, licensed behavioral health professionals for telephonic, virtual, and face-to-face support. Applicants must submit all questions no later than October 26, 2026, and submit proposals addressing the requested budget and scope.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from IFB- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH MOBILE TOOL.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is requesting bids for an Employee Assistance Program With Mobile Tool to assist roughly 2000 employees and their immediate families. Services include short-term counseling, consultations, education, confidential assessment, and referrals. Bids are open to qualified vendors that meet the minimum experience and licensing requirements.
- Issued by
- Mississippi Department of Corrections
- IFB Reconsideration Deadline
- October 14, 2026
- Submission Deadline for Written Questions
- October 26, 2026
- Response to Questions (Anticipated)
- October 30, 2026
- Submission Deadline for Bids
- November 13, 2026, 3 PM CST
- Notice of Intent to Award Issued
- November 20, 2026
- Debrief Request Deadline
- November 25, 2026, 5 PM CST
- Intent to Award Reconsideration Deadline
- November 25, 2026, 5 PM CST
- How to submit
- Hard copy or electronic submission to Victoria James, Chief Procurement Officer
- Submission details
- 301 N Lamar St, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Requires complete unredacted bid and a redacted public copy.
- Contract term
- One year base period with two (2) optional two-year renewals
- Place of performance
- Statewide in Mississippi / Vendor office premises
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' compensation insurance; comprehensive general liability or professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence; employee dishonesty or fidelity bond insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00.
- Funding
- PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations
How proposals are evaluated
| Lowest bid price from responsive and responsible Bidders |
Scope of work
- Assessment, short-term solution focused counseling, confidential counseling, and referral services
- 24/7 centralized toll-free line and secure online portal available statewide
- Manager consultation sessions to address workplace concerns
- Stress management and resilience training and/or coaching sessions
- Telephonic consultation services and TDD line or equivalent
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and 24/7 telephone crisis intervention
- Mobile application for iOS and Android and web-based portal
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual utilization and usage reports
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing EAP services
- Capability to provide statewide services to MDOC employees and immediate family members
- Necessary license(s) required to perform services, with notarized copies provided within 24 hours of request
- Employed professional counselors with a bachelor's degree, 3-4 years relevant experience, and recommended professional license
- Employed licensed clinical staff qualified to provide Employee Assistance Program services
- Registered to do business in the State of Mississippi
- Maintain all required insurance
Documents to include with the bid
- Appendix B - Cover Sheet & Quote Form
- Appendix C - References
- Appendix D - Certifications and Assurances
- Appendix E - Acknowledgement of IFB Amendments
- Appendix F - Submission of Public Copy of Bid
- List of all professional counselors proposed to support MDOC
- Redacted public copy of the bid
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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