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The Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (MSDB) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for comprehensive unarmed security services across their campus located in Jackson, Mississippi. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide School Safety Officers (SSO) responsible for securing school buildings, grounds, facilities, and surrounding areas through a multi-shift security coverage model. The contract requires vendors to provide 34 weekly shifts spanning Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Bus, and Weekend schedules, with shift durations ranging from 4-8 hours to ensure 24/7 operations. Bidder qualifications include a minimum of five years of relevant security service experience and submission of three references from the past two years. Key deliverables include providing personal equipment such as gas or electric golf carts, with MSDB supplying gas and electricity for operation. The bid response must include a Company Overview, Vendor References Form, Bid Response Form with detailed hourly and yearly pricing, and a W-9 form. Critical dates include a bid submission deadline of March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, a bid opening on March 25, 2025, and a potential contract award on April 18, 2025 for a three-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with options for two additional one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered to do business in Mississippi or complete registration within seven days of award, with sole proprietors exempted from this requirement. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive security coverage across multiple daily shifts suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement appears open to various security service providers capable of meeting the specified qualifications and operational requirements. The contract's potential three-year duration with renewal options indicates a significant commitment to establishing a long-term security partnership. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with the IFB's specifications, particularly the detailed shift requirements, experience prerequisites, and comprehensive bid submission components.