Professional Development Services

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Professional Development Services
Overview
1. Introduction: The Jefferson County School District (JCSD) is located in Fayette, MS. School facilities
consist of four schools and one central office. The district has approximately 1,100 students.
2. Purpose of RFP: The district is requesting for sealed bid proposals in the areas of English/Language Arts,
Mathematics, Science, ACT, Technology, Leadership, Instructional Support Services and/or Multi-
Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for three (3) School-Wide Schools.
3. Each category can be bid on separately (See A).
4. Tentative schedule of RFP events is as follows:
a. RFP Released: 7/20/2026- 8/3/2026
b. Proposal Due Date: 8/4/2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bid Opening: 8/4/2026 at 2:00 p.m.
5. These services shall be provided to the Jefferson County School District during the 2026-2027 school term
and upon satisfactory evaluation of the provided services, may be extended to include services during the
2027-2028 school term.
6. The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
7. Quotes are requested for half and full day rates for professional development services.
The use of the days depends on the identified needs in A.
8. General Specifications and Instructions to Bidders:
a. A paper copy or an email copy of this document, including any addendums, can be obtained by
request below. You may also see the district's website at www.jcpsd.net.
Dr. Adrian Hammitte, Superintendent
Dr. Marilyn Smith, Director of Federal Programs
Jefferson County School District
Post Office Box 157
942 Main Street
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721 (voice)
(601) 786-8441 (fax)
E-Mail: ahammitte@jcpsd.net; msmith@jcpsd.net
b. RFP Submission Requirement: Applicants are encouraged to submit ONE
response to prevent duplication to jcsdrfp@jcpsd.net. Upon submission of the response a
confirmation receipt shall be provided as assurance that the School District received the
response packet.
c. RFP Submission Option: Submit 4 copies of the RFP response in one sealed package with
Professional Development for Services for Administrative and Instructional Staff indicated on
the outside of the package by 8/4/2026 10:00 a.m. to the following address:
Dr. Adrian Hammitte, Superintendent
Dr. Marilyn Smith, Director of Federal Programs
Jefferson County School District
Post Office Box 157
942 Main Street
Fayette, MS 39069

COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THE RFP
All questions regarding the RPF are to be submitted, in writing to
Dr. Marilyn Smith, Director of Federal Programs
Jefferson County School District
Post Office Box 157
942 Main Street
Fayette, MS 39069
E-Mail: msmith@jcpsd.net
The deadline for submission of written questions is July 24, 2026. All responses to written questions and
changes to specification requirements will be communicated via email to the person submitting questions.
All questions, comments and requests for clarifications must be in writing. Any oral communications shall be
considered unofficial and non-binding.
Only written responses to written communications shall be considered official and binding upon the School
District. The School District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine appropriate and adequate
responses to the written comments, questions and requests for clarification.
All addendums and/or any other correspondence (general information, question and responses) to this RFP will
be made available exclusively through the Jefferson County School District. Contractors are solely responsible
for frequently checking this website for updates to this RFP.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Contract Award
1. Applicants must provide documentation of a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing
educational consulting, training services and materials.
2. Applicants must address and provide (if applicable) a list of any pending/past litigation or investigations
that have occurred within the past five (5) years.
3. Applicants must have financial stability and adequate staff to manage the program.
4. Applicants must, at all times during the contract term and at their own expense, keep in full force and
effect comprehensive general liability insurance with "personal injury" coverage; commercial or
business auto liability insurance; physical and contractual liability coverage, with minimum limits of
ONE MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLLARS ($1,000,000.00) on account of bodily injuries to or death of
one persona and an aggregate of THREE MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($3,000,000.00) for any
one occurrence. Jefferson County School District and Jefferson County School District's
Superintendent shall be named additional insured on the said policy. The insurance policies required
under this Section shall not be modified or canceled except upon 30 days written notice to Jefferson
County School District. Proof of insurance must be submitted to the Jefferson County School District
at the time the contract is executed.
5. Applicants must, at all times during the contract term and at their own expense, keep in full force and
effect a policy of workers' compensation insurance for coverage in Mississippi with an employer's
liability limit of:
Bodily Injury by accident - $500,000.00 each employee
Bodily Injury by disease - $500,000.00 policy limit
Bodily Injury by disease - $500,000.00 each employee
The Jefferson County School District School Board shall be named additional insured on the said
policy. The insurance policies required under the Section shall not be modified or canceled except upon

30 days written notice. Proof of insurance must be submitted to the Jefferson County School District at
the time the contract is executed.
6. Contractors' staff involved in this project may be required to participate in a criminal background check
process as prescribed by the school district.
7. Applicants must comply with all applicable licensing and certification requirements specific to the
proposed services.
8. Applicants must be in compliance with all applicable City, County, State and Federal laws, regulation
codes and ordinances. The vendor must reference in its contract if awarded the bid that the vendor has
read, understood, agreed, signed and submitted an original copy of the ARRA Contractual Services
Providers' Assurances to the LEA - Exhibit I.

Purpose of RFP
To solicit requests from qualified vendors to bid on Professional Development in the Jefferson County School
District.
Proposal Requirements and Project Scope
A- Jefferson County Elementary School, Jefferson County Middle School, and Jefferson County
High School.
Professional Development Services Specifications
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Jefferson County School District is requesting bids for the following: A coaching/modeling professional
Middle School, and Jefferson County High School that focuses on instructional effectiveness and student
achievement in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, ACT, Technology, Leadership,
Instructional Support Services and/or Multi- Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The professional
development plan will:
Provide training in job-embedded professional development for instructional staff in English/Language
Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, including but not limited to instructional coaching, data
coaching, assessment coaching, lesson planning, lesson modeling, differentiated instruction, scaffolding
and utilizing and identification of resources.
Provide coaching to develop and implement data plans to impact differentiated instruction for all
learners to further implement the Multi- Tiered System of Support approach to instruction.
Provide professional development and leadership through job-embedded coaching and workshops to
include, but not limited to collaboration, research-based reading and math teaching strategies and
classroom management.
Provide professional development, coaching and support to implement approved standards-aligned
curriculum.
Develop and submit daily reports to the school administration and/or district contact no later than the
second day following observation.
Analyze data and use multiple data points to correlate student achievement to teacher effectiveness.
Assist the school's and district's leadership team in assessing students' learning strengths and gaps
using assessment data from a variety of sources to include state, school, district data, or other sources;
help to facilitate regular data meetings with the school's and district's leadership team to assess,
monitor, and adjust students' learning based on the students' identified strengths and weaknesses.
Provide any other training as identified by observation or upon the district's request.
All responses to the RFP must demonstrate the vendor's expertise and capacity to integrate the use of
technology to do the following at each school:
Guide teachers in setting up technology in their classrooms to enhance the instructional process.
Model for teachers how to use technology such as electronic ( interactive) whiteboards, student
response systems, document cameras, laptops, IPAD, IPAD carts, Chromebooks, cloud technology and
slates to monitor or to improve the instructional program and improve the teaching and learning
process.
Coach teachers on how to use approved digital curriculum and software to create lesson plans
integrating technology.
Critique teachers' lesson plans integrating technology and provide teachers feedback on improving
those plans.
Assist the school's administrator in creating a plan to monitor teachers integrating technology in their
lesson plans.
Venders who provide content-area support must show or demonstrate competency or expertise in the
district's adopted curriculum.

For your information, the following is a list of technologies in the Jefferson County School District that vendors
must demonstrate expertise and capacity to use in classrooms with teachers:
Smart boards
Promethean boards
IPADs and IPAD carts
Smart Slates
Laptops
Desktops
Chromebooks
Cloud Technology

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Professional Development Services
SCORING METHODOLOGY
Jefferson County School District
Post Office Box 157
942 Main St.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3721
Jefferson County School District will use any or all of the following categories in developing a scoring
mechanism for this bid prior to the receipt of proposals. All information provided by the Vendors, as well as
any other information available to Jefferson County School District staff, will be used to evaluate the proposals.
1. Organizational Experience 20 Points
Variables considered in evaluating this category will include, but not be limited to the following:
a) Applicant's experience and success in conducting similar work
b) Experience in fulfilling contract of similar nature
c) Quality and completeness of proposal
d) Number of years in business
2. Program Design 35 Points
Variables considered in evaluating this category will include, but not be limited to the following: overall
approach and the Applicant's grasp of the project as shown by the depth, breath, and clarity of the proposal;
a) Innovative and creative approach
b) Connection, representation and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity
c) Ability to maintain alignment with Standards of the Mississippi Department of Education, ELA
Shifts & Math Practices, PLCs, State Assessments, and Teacher Evaluation System.
d) Demonstration of capacity to help teachers integrate the Jefferson County School District technology
equipment in classrooms
3. Cost Efficiency 20 Points
a. Total cost of proposed services
b. Service and support cost;
4. Program Operations 25 Points
a. Adequacy of resources, including personnel, equipment, financial stability and other related factors
b. Management and planning: The quality of procedures and organizational structures proposed for
completion of the work
c. Timeliness of services;
Total Possible Score: 100 Points (Plus *Value Added)

A. The Applicants should propose its best and final cost offer in the proposal. The district, at its sole discretion, may open
negotiations with responsible applicants after submission of proposals and prior to award. The district specifically reserves
the right to award without negotiations based upon written proposals only.
B. The evaluation process will include contact with individuals or organizations identified by the Applicant as a current/former
customer or reference. The evaluation process also includes a status check with the Mississippi State Comptroller to ensure
that the Applicant is in good standing.
*Value-Added is defined as a product(s) or service(s), exclusive of the stated functional and technical requirements and
provided to the District at no additional charge, which, in the sole judgment of the District, provides both benefit and
value to the District significant enough to distinguish the proposal and merit the award of additional points. A Value-
added rating between 0 and 5 may be assigned based on the assessment of the District. These points will be added to the
total score.