Description
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive public‑health emergency preparedness (PHEP) exercise and training support for fiscal year 2027. The contractor will plan and execute partner meetings, develop and run three tabletop exercises (TTXs) and multiple full‑scale exercises (FSEs), produce all associated training materials, and deliver after‑action reports. The effort is a requirements‑type contract with an estimated one‑year performance period (Jan 6 2027 – Dec 31 2027) and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• Scope includes two partner‑meeting coordination events, three HSEEP‑compliant tabletop exercises, and a series of full‑scale exercises.
• Deliverables: agendas, meeting minutes, exercise design documents, situation manuals, facilitator guides, participant materials, hot‑wash summaries, and improvement recommendations.
• Contractor must provide qualified instructors (minimum 10 emergency‑response courses) and maintain necessary state licenses and certifications.
• Bid submission is electronic via MSDH OpenGov portal; deadline 3:00 pm CST, Dec 1 2026.
• Questions due by Nov 3 2026; bid opening scheduled for Dec 2 2026.