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The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) is soliciting electronic Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions for Bid 26-3278, a fresh produce procurement designed to supply the district's food service operations. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the JPSD Business Office located at 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, with a deadline of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local prevailing time. A non-mandatory but strongly encouraged pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. central standard time at the Enochs Administrative Complex, 101 Dr. Dennis Holloway Drive, with prospective vendors required to email RFP@jackson.k12.ms.us to confirm attendance. The final date for submitting questions is March 17, 2026, with responses to be provided on March 19, 2026. Vendors must register with Central Bidding to electronically upload proposals, though RFP documents may be obtained through either the Central Bidding website (www.centralbidding.com) for a $49.99 fee or the JPSD website (www.jackson.k12.ms.us) at no cost. Hand-delivered proposals are also accepted at the Business Services Office prior to the scheduled opening time and date. The JPSD reserves the right to reject all RFPs, waive informalities, and withhold acceptance of any RFP if approved within forty-five calendar days from the date RFPs are opened.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors should note that the bid was advertised in the Clarion-Ledger on February 24, 2026, and March 3, 2026, as well as in the Jackson Advocate and Mississippi Link. Selected vendors should prepare to submit invoices electronically to Michele Mays at mmays@jackson.k12.ms.us or Tequia Odom at todom@jackson.k12.ms.us, with proof of publications to be mailed to the JPSD attention of either Mays or Odom. Interested vendors are encouraged to participate in the pre-bid conference to obtain clarification on specifications and requirements for this fresh produce supply contract.