Online Learning Curriculum Software and Instructional Services for Students

The contract involves a competitive solicitation by the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, seeking proposals, bids, or RFQs for an online learning platform providing curriculum software and instructional services tailored to support alternative educational pathways such as dual enrollment, dropout prevention, and continuing education. The procurement, identified as RFQ/RFP/BID 26-004, emphasizes a web-based, standards-aligned curriculum offering core and elective courses, live instruction, progress reporting, and comprehensive training/support for staff. The initial contract duration is one year starting January 1, 2026, with the possibility of up to three annual renewals, contingent upon funding availability. The total contract value is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Proposals are due by October 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST, with submission options including sealed physical packages sent to the district’s central office or electronic submissions via Central Bidding. The solicitation details a rigorous evaluation process based on a points system totaling 300, with key criteria including alignment with scope, experience, partnerships with higher education institutions for dual enrollment, cost, references, and implementation quality. Vendors must submit detailed technical descriptions, cost breakdowns by year and license type, evidence of dual enrollment agreements, and references from Mississippi public schools. The contract incorporates specific legal clauses governed by Mississippi law, notably excluding standard FAR clauses, and emphasizes provisions such as the non-waiver of sovereign immunity, termination rights with 30-day notice, and funding contingencies. Payment is made post-service completion upon receipt of proper invoices referencing purchase orders, with the district exempt from state sales tax but liable for other applicable taxes. The agreement stipulates that all proposals be sealed, clearly labeled with the bid number, and include the required documentation, including a signed addendum, to ensure compliance. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate terms, and award contracts to multiple vendors if deemed in its best interest.