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The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) in Mississippi has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 2026-07-26) for the implementation of a Student Information System (SIS). This procurement seeks electronic proposals from qualified vendors capable of designing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive student information management system that will serve the district's administrative and operational needs. The RFP requires vendors to submit detailed proposals addressing system functionality, implementation timeline, training and support services, and integration capabilities with existing district infrastructure. Key dates and deadlines include a pre-bid conference scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. Central Standard Time via Zoom (attendance strongly encouraged but not mandatory), a final date for vendor questions of February 26, 2026, with responses due by March 2, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline of Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time at the JPSD Business Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, at which point proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Prospective vendors may obtain RFP documents through the Central Bidding website (www.centralbidding.com) for $49.99 or download them at no cost from the JPSD website (www.jackson.k12.ms.us), and must register with Central Bidding to electronically submit proposals.

The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive informalities, and withhold acceptance of any RFP if approval extends more than forty-five calendar days from the proposal opening date. Vendors should direct questions regarding the RFP process or Central Bidding registration to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814, while invoices and proof of publications should be submitted to Michele Mays at mmays@jackson.k12.ms.us or Tequia Odom at todom@jackson.k12.ms.us. The RFP documents do not disclose a specific budget range or estimated award value for this contract opportunity.