1201-25-R-RFIN-00009

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), specifically the Office of School and District Transformation, is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) #3150006222 to procure a contract worker for district consolidation and transformation services. The contractor will be responsible for working with new and consolidated school districts, serving as a governmental affairs representative, performing administrative duties, and assisting districts transitioning in and out of conservatorship. Key qualifications for the position include being a former superintendent with at least four years of experience in a high-performing district, possessing a master's degree or higher, holding a current Mississippi administrative license, and having central office experience working with diverse stakeholder groups. The contract will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options based on funding, service needs, and performance evaluation. Proposals are due by April 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, with an anticipated contract award notice to be published on May 6, 2025, and final approval by the State Board of Education and Public Procurement Review Board in May and June 2025.

The contract is compensated at $100.00 per hour for up to 1,040 hours per year, with a total annual compensation cap of $25,000, including travel expenses. Travel time exceeding two hours round trip will be compensated at one to two hours of the hourly rate. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. Funding for the contract is subject to state legislative appropriations, and the MDE reserves the right to terminate the contract if anticipated funds are not forthcoming or insufficient. The procurement requires compliance with state procurement regulations, equal opportunity employment policies, and various administrative and ethical standards. Potential contractors should note that the contract is contingent upon legislative funding and will be subject to performance review and potential annual renewal based on the contractor's effectiveness in supporting school and district transformation efforts in Mississippi.