180-20260120143202 jpsd

The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) in Jackson, Mississippi is issuing two separate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for professional development and coaching support services. RFP 2026-01-26 solicits proposals for Professional Development and Coaching Support for Teachers for School Year 26-27, while RFP 2026-02-26 solicits proposals for Professional Development and Coaching Support for District Leaders and Administrators. The procurement process includes a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. via Zoom, with vendors required to email RFP@jackson.k12.ms.us to confirm attendance. The deadline for submitting questions is January 30, 2026, with written responses provided by February 3, 2026. Electronic proposals for RFP 2026-01-26 must be submitted by Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., while proposals for RFP 2026-02-26 are due Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Hand-delivered proposals may also be submitted to the Business Services Office at 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, before the respective opening times. Proposal documents are available for download from www.centralbidding.com for $49.99 or from the JPSD website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us at no cost, with vendors required to register with Central Bidding for electronic submission.

The RFP documentation does not specify particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for specific organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement notice. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all RFPs, waive informalities, and withhold acceptance if approval is not issued within forty-five calendar days of the opening date. Interested vendors should direct questions regarding the registration process or electronic submission procedures to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814, while invoices should be submitted electronically to Michele Mays at mmays@jackson.k12.ms.us or Tequia Odom at todom@jackson.k12.ms.us. The advertisement has been published in the Clarion-Ledger, Jackson Advocate, and Mississippi Link to ensure broad visibility of this procurement opportunity. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available documentation.