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The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) in Jackson, Mississippi is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-16-26 for Cafeteria Plan Administration Services for School District Employees. The RFP was issued on April 6, 2026, and seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive cafeteria plan administration services supporting the district's employee benefits programs. The procuring agency requires vendors to demonstrate expertise in plan administration, compliance with applicable regulations, and the ability to serve a school district employee population. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on April 15, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. central standard time, with attendance confirmation required via email to RFP@jackson.k12.ms.us. The deadline for written questions is April 17, 2026, with district responses and addenda issued on April 21, 2026. Electronic RFP proposals must be submitted to the JPSD Business Office at 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local prevailing time. The evaluation period runs from April 27 through April 30, 2026, followed by optional presentations and demonstrations scheduled for May 2-5, 2026. The anticipated notice of intent to award is May 8, 2026, with board approval scheduled for June 16, 2026, and the contract start date of July 1, 2026.

The RFP documents are available for download from the Central Bidding website (www.centralbidding.com) for a fee of $49.99 or from the JPSD website (www.jackson.k12.ms.us) at no cost. Vendors must register with Central Bidding to electronically upload proposals at no cost, with registration and process questions directed to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. No award value or budget range is specified in the available documentation. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all RFPs, waive informalities, and withhold acceptance of any RFP if not approved within forty-five calendar days from the date RFPs are opened. Interested vendors should contact Michele Mays (mmays@jackson.k12.ms.us) or Tequia Odom (todom@jackson.k12.ms.us) regarding invoicing procedures or submission inquiries.