Advanced Email and Collaboration Security Solution

The Jackson Public School District (JPSD) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide an advanced email and collaboration security solution. The contract will cover the procurement, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of a secure email platform that protects against phishing, malware, data loss, and other cyber threats while enabling safe collaboration tools for staff and students. Vendors must be registered on Central Bidding, submit sealed electronic proposals, and meet the bid opening deadline of September 3, 2026. • Scope includes solution design, licensing, deployment, migration of existing mail data, user training, and post‑implementation support. • Must comply with district security policies and applicable state/federal education data regulations (e.g., FERPA). • Proposals are to be submitted electronically through the Central Bidding portal (or downloaded from the JPSD website). • Two advertisement dates (Aug 14 & Aug 21, 2026); final questions due Aug 27, 2026; answers posted Aug 31, 2026. • Evaluation will consider technical capability, cost, implementation timeline, and vendor experience with K‑12 environments.