Technical Assistance for Adult Protective Services (APS) Final Rule Implementation

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide technical assistance to support Mississippi's compliance with the 2024 Federal Adult Protective Services (APS) Final Rule. The selected vendor will be responsible for policy and procedure development, implementation planning, training, and support for statutory and legislative alignment. The vendor must demonstrate experience working with state APS systems, knowledge of federal APS regulations, and the ability to support statewide implementation efforts. The scope of services includes deliverables such as a project kickoff and background review, comparative analysis of APS Final Rule compliance, implementation checklist, APS workplan development, and training development and delivery. • The contract term is anticipated to be two years, with the possibility of renewal for up to one additional year. • The vendor must have a minimum of two years of experience in providing technical assistance for APS Final Rule implementation or similar services. • The vendor must score a minimum of six points on each Reference Score Sheet, with a total minimum scoring requirement of twelve points. • The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi, excluding its conflicts of laws provisions. • The vendor must maintain workers' compensation insurance, comprehensive general liability insurance, and fidelity bond insurance, with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.