IFB – Decide to Succeed Training Facility

This five‑year, $183,000 firm‑fixed‑price contract awards Rankin County School District the responsibility to provide a fully equipped training facility for the Mississippi Department of Education’s annual “Decide to Succeed” cafeteria‑manager training program. The vendor must supply a non‑smoking venue in the Greater Jackson area with a large plenary room, eleven classroom‑style rooms, audiovisual equipment, Wi‑Fi, daily janitorial services, and catered meals and snacks for up to 110 participants per session. The facility must be available for two ten‑day training weeks each year (June/July) and meet specific security, HVAC, and accessibility standards. The contract includes performance‑bond, insurance, and NSLP participation requirements, and it may be renewed for an additional five‑year term. • Provide a 100‑110‑person capacity training venue with 11 classrooms, AV/tech support, and catering. • Service period: June 1 2026 – May 31 2031, with annual performance evaluations and a possible 5‑year renewal. • Funding: Federal, total award $183,000, paid on a monthly invoice basis, firm‑fixed‑price with limited CPI adjustments.