Jones County School District (JCSD) is located in Jones County MS. 11 campuses - 6 elementary, 3 middle/high schools, 1 career and technical center, and 1 alternative school with 1 Central Office for the district. The district has approximately 8700 students. The overall accountability rating for the school district is a “B”.

The district is requesting proposals/quotes for New 2022 or 2023 Half-ton Quad Cab 4x2 Pickup Trucks and New 2022 or 2023 Half-ton Crew Cab 4x2 pickup trucks. The vendor should quote a single unit (truck) and a price for up to three units (trucks). See specifications.

Schedule of RFP events are as follows: a. RFP Released 6/15/2022 b. Proposal/Quotes Due Date: 6/30/2022 c. Vendor selection 7/05/2022

These goods shall be provided to the Jones County School District within thirty (30) days of vendor selection unless otherwise agreed to by the Jones County School District. Upon satisfactory evaluation of the provided goods, additional vehicles may be purchased.

A paper copy or an email copy of this document, including any addendums, can be obtained by request below:
Dr. Missy Bufkin, Director of Federal Programs
Jones County School District
5204 Hwy 11 North Ellisville, MS 39437 (601)649-5201 (601) 433-1759
E-Mail: [email protected]

The district officials reserve the right to accept the bid they deem is the lowest and best for the district. The buyer will be the final authority in determining the compliance with the specifications. The buyer reserves the right to reject and all bids with or without cause.

RFP Submission requirements: Email or hand-deliver a copy of the quote/sealed bid or post bid on centralauctionhouse.com by 6/30/2022 2:00 p.m. (email and physical address above) All questions, comments and requests for clarifications must be in writing to Dr. Missy Bufkin. 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. 

Purpose of RFP: To solicit requests from qualified vendors to quote multiple New 2022 or 2023 Half-ton Quad Cab 4x2 Pickup Trucks and New 2022 or 2023 Half-ton Crew Cab 4x2 Pickup Trucks.

The vendor should quote a single unit and a price for up to three units (trucks), separately.
Specifications: Base trim package is preferred, with the following minimum specifications: • V6 engine (V8 engine preferred) • Automatic Transmission • Power door locks • Power front windows • Speed control • Tilt steering • 40/20/40 Front bench seat • Black vinyl floor covering • Standard Warranty required

Proposals should include, but are not limited to the following: • Quote for a single truck of each type, Quad Cab and Crew Cab • Quote for up to three (3) trucks of each type, Quad Cab and Crew Cab • Date for final delivery once proposal awarded • Overall cost for the district • Any other pertinent information required