Bid 3280 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section

Bid 3280-27
Title: Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
Issue Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time)
Office at 601-973-8582 for assistance. Questions regarding proposal specifications are to be addressed to the Project
Administrator listed in the proposal.

Bid 3280-27 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
I. Invitation
II. Procurement Schedule (Tentative)
III. RFP Coordinator / Point of Contact
IV: Submission
V. Legal and Administrative Requirements
A. Public Records
B. Ethics / Conflict of Interest
C. E-Verify
D. Availability of Funds / Non-Appropriation
E. Insurance
F. Term and Termination
VI. Scope of Services
A. Purpose
B. Terms
C. Price Table
VII. General Information
A. Specification
B. Warranty Requirements
VII. Proposal Format and Required Contents
Exhibit E 1: Proposal Form and Signature Page
Exhibit E 2: Submission Cover Sheet and Configuration Summary


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Bid 3280-27 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
I. Invitation
Jackson Public School District (JPSD) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for goods
and/or services as described in this RFP. All products and services must meet the specifications or
be approved equivalents.
The selected proposer shall provide the Services described below. Proposals must clearly explain how the
proposer will meet each requirement.
II. Procurement Schedule (Tentative)
The District anticipates the following schedule. The District reserves the right to modify this
schedule at any time.
Bid Issued Monday, June 29, 2026
Board Approval Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Contract Start Date (anticipated) Wednesday, August 5, 2026
III. Bid Coordinator / Point of Contact
Communications regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to the designated RFP coordinator
designated below:
* Name: Michele Mays
* Title: Procurement Supervisor
* Email: rfp@jackson.k12.ms.us
* Phone: 601-973-8582
Proposers shall not contact other District employees, Board members, or representatives regarding this
RFP during the procurement process.
IV. Proposal Instructions and Requirements
Please be advised that Jackson Public Schools will accept electronic proposal submissions only
for this solicitation. Printed, mailed, or hand-delivered proposals will not be accepted or
considered.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through Central Bidding at the link below:
www.centralbidding.com
Vendors are responsible for ensuring proposals are successfully uploaded and submitted prior to
the deadline.
Important Submission Notes
* The Proposal Submission Deadline is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central time, as
stated in Section II - Procurement Schedule.
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Bid 3280-27 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
* Late proposals will not be opened or considered.
* Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.
* The District is not responsible for technical issues related to electronic submission.
* Vendors are encouraged to submit proposals early to ensure timely reception.
Proposal Format Requirements
* Proposal Cover Page must be the first page
* Proposal must be signed by an authorized official
* Incomplete proposals will not be evaluated
Pricing Requirements (if applicable)
* All prices must be net and include all applicable discounts
* Unit pricing prevails in case of discrepancies
* Prices must be rounded to two (2) decimal places
* Freight and shipping costs must be included, if applicable
Payment Terms (If applicable)
* Payment issued after satisfactory delivery or completion of services
* No partial payments unless specified
* Multi-year and open purchase orders follow contracted schedules
Insurance Requirements
The Contractor shall maintain the following insurance coverage for the duration of the
contract:
* Commercial General Liability
Contractors must maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in General Liability coverage.
Jackson Public Schools (JPS) must be listed as an Additional Insured on this policy. Coverage
shall be primary and non-contributory.
* Workers' Compensation
Any Contractor or subcontractor entering JPS school campuses, administrative buildings, or
project sites must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance with a minimum limit of
$1,000,000.
* Certificate Holder Requirement
Jackson Public Schools must be listed as the Certificate Holder on all Certificates of Insurance
(COIs). COIs must be provided to JPS prior to commencing any work or entering District
property.
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Bid 3280-27 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
Evaluation and Award
* Award will be made to the responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal is
determined to be most advantageous to the District (best value), considering price and
other evaluation factors stated in this RFP.
* Evaluation may include, as applicable: price, compliance with RFP requirements,
responsiveness/completeness, references, and overall value.
* All awards are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees and availability of funds.
* The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities and minor
irregularities, and take any action in the District's best interest consistent with applicable
Mississippi law.
* The District may request clarification, verify information, and contact references.
* Optional demonstrations/presentations:
The District may invite the highest-ranked proposers to participate in
o
demonstrations, presentations, or clarification meetings.
Invitation is at the District's discretion and does not guarantee award.
o
Demonstrations must address the proposer's platform, enrollment tools, reporting,
o
and other features relevant to this RFP. Failure to participate when requested may
result in disqualification.
* The District may negotiate with one or more proposers, as permitted, to obtain the best
value for the District.
Performance, Default, and Termination
Failure to perform in accordance with the contract may result in termination and the vendor being
held responsible for any excess costs incurred by the District.
Guarantees and Warranties
All goods and services must meet the specifications outlined in this RFP. Non-conforming goods or
services must be replaced at the vendor's expense.
Addenda
Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda issued during the RFP process and submit any
required additional information with their proposal.
Important Notices
* All proposal contents become public records after award/notice of intent, subject to the
Mississippi Public Records Act and applicable exemptions.
* The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive informalities, and negotiate
with the selected proposer in the District's best interest.
* Proposers are responsible for reviewing the entire RFP and submitting all required forms and
attachments.
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Bid 3280-27 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION
PUBLIC NOTICE
OF INVITATION TO BID FOR
BOW HUNTING LEASE
ON SIXTEENTH SECTION LANDS
To all persons interested in the following described forest land in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi:
N 1/2 of Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 1 West, LESS
AND EXCEPT all land west of Siwell Road, and
Containing approximately 240 acres.
You are hereby notified that sealed bids to lease the bow hunting rights on the above described Sixteenth Section Lands, or lands
in lieu thereof, may be filed with the Superintendent of Jackson Public School District located at 662 South President Street,
Jackson, Mississippi 39201, on or before 10:00 a.m. on the 21st day of July, 2026. The sealed bids must be submitted for the
entire parcel and must include 100% of the amount bid for that parcel. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and must be
plainly marked on the outside of the envelope " 3280-27 BID FOR BOW HUNTING LEASE on approximately 240 acres in
Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 1 West" addressed to:
Jackson Public School District
Attn: Michele Mays
Reference: 16th Section Hunting Bid 3280-27
662 South President Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
All bids will be opened at 5:30 p.m. on the 21st day of July 21, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Board may reduce
the term and reject all bids less than $20.00 per acre, but if any bid is accepted, the Board will award the Bow Hunting Lease to
the highest bidder in the manner provided by law.
Jackson Public School District
Dr. Errick L. Greene, Superintendent
Bid Proposal Amount $ __________________________
Written Bid Proposal Amount _______________________________________________________________
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Bid 3280-27 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
Exhibit E-1
Other Required Forms
Document 1: Proposal Form and Signature Page
The undersigned proposes to furnish and deliver all items and/or perform all services in
accordance with all sections of this RFP, including the Proposal Form, Instructions and
Conditions, Specifications, and any Addenda issued.
Company Name:
______________________________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Authorized Representative (Printed):
__________________________________________________________
Signature:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Date:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Business Classification (circle one):
Woman-Owned Minority-Owned Woman & Minority-Owned Non-Minority
Addendum Acknowledgment:
Addendum No. ____ Date ____ Addendum No. ____ Date ____
Addendum No. ____ Date ____ Addendum No. ____ Date ____
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Bid 3280-27 Bow Hunting Lease on 16th Section
Exhibit E-2
Document 2: Submission Cover Sheet and
Configuration Summary
By signing below, the vendor certifies that they are authorized to bind the organization and
that the proposal complies with all RFP requirements.
Vendor Name:
__________________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature:
___________________________________________________________________
Date:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Configuration Summary (100 words or less):
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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