When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $20,000,000 – $40,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Mississippi State Department of Health. The work is located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

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Statewide Health Information Exchange/Health Data Utility (HIE/HDU)

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Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesPosted: October 2, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a qualified contractor to lead the establishment, development, operation, and maintenance of a connected, statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) that will serve as a foundation for a state-directed Health Data Utility (HDU).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been in business and provided statewide HIE/HDU services for a minimum of five years
Must have a minimum of three years of experience with rural healthcare environments in Mississippi or equivalent states
Must establish a local Mississippi business presence within 60 calendar days of contract execution
Must provide a proposal bond in the amount of $7,500.00
Must submit an annual report including the last three years of audited financial statements
Must provide at least three references consisting of vendor accounts
Must ensure professional staff carry professional liability insurance
Must comply with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act and participate in the E-Verify system
Must maintain current SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity Identifier information

BUDGET

Estimate

$20,000,000 – $40,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

72 months

TIMELINE

October 2nd, 2026: Request for Proposal Issue Date

October 12th, 2026: Questions and Requests for Clarification Deadline

October 16th, 2026: Question Response Deadline

November 3rd, 2026: Proposal Package Submission Deadline

November 4th, 2026: Evaluation of Proposals Begins

December 30th, 2026: Anticipated Contract Effective Date

January 4th, 2027: Anticipated Services Begin

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 12, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Mississippi State Department of Health

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DESCRIPTION

The selected contractor will deploy and manage HIE infrastructure to aggregate, enhance, and distribute health data as a public good. The project aims to enable bidirectional clinical data exchange, connect various care settings, and support public health and payer data needs, while integrating with broader data assets like an All-Payer Claims Database.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $20,000,000 – $40,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Mississippi State Department of Health. The work is located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

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