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The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-06-26 for 4th-12th Grade Virtual Reality Equipment, Content & Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. This procurement seeks comprehensive offerings that combine virtual reality hardware and educational content suitable for grades 4-12, along with mobile device management capabilities to support technology integration across the district. Proposals must be submitted to the JPSD Business Office at 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, by Friday, March 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time, with all proposals publicly opened and read aloud at that time. A non-mandatory but strongly encouraged Pre-Bid Conference will be held via Zoom on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Central Standard Time, with vendors required to email RFP@jackson.k12.ms.us to confirm attendance. The deadline for submitting questions is February 26, 2026, with answers to be provided by March 2, 2026. RFP documents are available for download from the Central Bidding website (www.centralbidding.com) for a $49.99 fee or from the JPSD website (www.jackson.k12.ms.us) at no cost, and vendors must register with Central Bidding to electronically upload proposals at no cost by contacting 225-810-4814 for registration assistance. Hand-delivered proposals are also accepted at the Business Services Office prior to the opening time.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information based on the available materials. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the procurement announcement. The JPSD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all RFPs, waive informalities, and withhold acceptance of any RFP if approved more than forty-five calendar days from the date RFPs are opened. Interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capability in providing integrated virtual reality solutions with accompanying educational content and robust mobile device management systems suitable for K-12 educational environments. The solicitation was advertised in local publications including the Clarion-Ledger, Jackson Advocate, and Mississippi Link on February 12, 2026, and February 19, 2026, with invoices and proof of publications to be directed to Michele Mays (mmays@jackson.k12.ms.us) or Tequia Odom (todom@jackson.k12.ms.us) at the district.