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The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Network Modernization services to be funded under the E-Rate program. This procurement is being conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, located in Hinds County and Jackson City, Mississippi. The primary objective is to modernize the district's network infrastructure to enhance connectivity and technological capabilities across the school system. While the RFP document does not explicitly detail specific deliverables or required qualifications in the available summary, vendors must be registered with Central Bidding to submit electronic proposals. The deadline for proposal submission is 10:00 A.M. Local Prevailing Time on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with proposals to be delivered electronically or hand-delivered to the JPSD Business Office at 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The final date for submitting questions regarding the RFP is February 27, 2026, and any addenda will be issued by March 2, 2026. A pre-bid conference is available for interested vendors, with attendance confirmation required via email to RFP@jackson.k12.ms.us. RFP documents are available for download from the Central Bidding website (www.centralbidding.com) for $49.99 or from the JPSD website (www.jackson.k12.ms.us) at no cost. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive informalities, and withhold acceptance if board approval is not granted within forty-five calendar days from the bid opening date.

The RFP documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement materials. For technical support regarding the RFP process or Central Bidding registration, vendors should contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. All questions submitted and corresponding answers will be posted on a Google Docs link provided in the advertisement for transparency and equal access to information. Legal advertisements were published in multiple local publications including the Clarion-Ledger on February 16 and 23, 2026, and in the Jackson Advocate and Mississippi Link on February 19 and 26, 2026. Invoices should be directed to Michele Mays (mmays@jackson.k12.ms.us) or Tequia Odom (todom@jackson.k12.ms.us), and proof of publication must be mailed to JPSD attention to either contact.