Request for Quotes-Employee Assistance Program

This contract establishes a fixed‑price, four‑year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the Mississippi Department of Education, delivering counseling, crisis response, and referral services to state employees and, when authorized, to students. The contractor must secure a data‑sharing agreement before accessing any student‑level information, adhere to strict invoicing deadlines, and retain all records for three years post‑payment. Payments are allocated annually from state general funds, with performance evaluations required each year before subsequent funding is released. The agreement prohibits subcontracting without prior MDE approval and mandates background checks and indemnification provisions. • Fixed‑price ceiling of $38,653.75, paid annually across FY 26‑30. • Mandatory data‑sharing agreement and background‑check compliance. • Annual performance‑based continuation and optional renewal at MDE’s discretion.