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The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) in Jackson, Mississippi is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-12-26 for Exceptional Education Support Service Alternative Standards Curriculum through a competitive sealed bid process. This procurement seeks electronic proposals from qualified vendors to provide curriculum services and support for exceptional education programs within the district. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time via Zoom, with attendance strongly encouraged though not required; vendors must email RFP@jackson.k12.ms.us to confirm attendance. The proposal submission deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time, with bid opening at the JPSD Business Office located at 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. The final date for submitting questions is March 20, 2026, with answers provided on March 23, 2026. Vendors may obtain RFP documents by downloading from www.centralbidding.com for $49.99 or accessing the JPSD website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us at no cost, and electronic proposals must be uploaded to Central Bidding at no registration cost.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or specific budget allocations. Vendors interested in responding should contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814 for registration assistance and RFP process questions. 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 Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all RFPs, waive informalities, and withhold acceptance of proposals if not approved within forty-five calendar days from the RFP opening date. Hand-delivered proposals must arrive before the scheduled opening date and time to be considered responsive.