Bid guide
How to bid on the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Healthcare Coalition Subaward for MSDH
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is looking for a qualified nonprofit organization. This organization will administer and support Mississippi's Healthcare Coalition (HCC) for fiscal years 2026–2027, using funds from the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP).
The selected subrecipient will help MSDH with activities like statewide healthcare coalition development, preparedness planning, stakeholder engagement, training, exercises, medical surge coordination, and information sharing. This work is important for strengthening healthcare system preparedness and resilience across Mississippi.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on August 26, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
All responses must be submitted through the OpenGov Procurement portal before this deadline. Late submissions are typically not accepted, so plan to submit well in advance.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for nonprofit organizations with specific experience. You should have experience coordinating healthcare preparedness initiatives, managing federally funded programs, and collaborating with various healthcare partners.
Relevant partners include hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency management, and public health agencies. The work involves statewide preparedness planning, partner coordination, training, exercises, and medical surge planning.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details and respond, you need to go to the OpenGov Procurement portal. You can find the original source for this opportunity there.
Once on OpenGov, you may see a brief security check; allow it to complete. You will then need to sign in or create a free vendor account. This account allows you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Any addenda or updates will also be communicated through OpenGov.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all requirements outlined in the Request for Application (RFA). Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your organization's experience with healthcare preparedness, federally funded programs, and collaboration across diverse healthcare partners.
Highlight specific examples of past projects where your organization successfully coordinated healthcare preparedness initiatives or managed similar programs. Emphasize your ability to comply with federal regulations, HPP program guidance, and MSDH requirements. Pay close attention to the budget period and ensure your proposed activities align with the approved HPP Budget Period 3 Work Plan.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Mississippi Department of Health; the original posting controls.