Opportunity

Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170035555

Educational Substitute Staffing Services for Ocean Springs School District

Posted

April 20, 2026

Respond By

April 29, 2026

Identifier

3170035555

NAICS

561320

The Ocean Springs School District (OSSD) in Mississippi is seeking qualified staffing agencies to provide comprehensive educational substitute staffing services for school years 2027-2031. - Government Buyer: - Ocean Springs School District (OSSD), overseen by the Ocean Springs Board of Trustees - Business Office located at 2300 Government Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 - Services Requested: - Short-term substitute teachers (average 28 per day, range 14-57) - Long-term substitute teachers (certified) - Substitute teacher assistants and SPED staff - Substitute clerical staff - Substitute child nutrition staff - Substitute nurses - All services include recruiting, screening, hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, compliance, and reporting - Product/Service Line Items: - Short-Term Substitute Teacher ($90/day) - Long-Term Substitute Teacher ($110/day) - Substitute Teacher-PERS Certified ($90/day) - Substitute Teacher Assistant ($10/hour) - Substitute Clerical ($10/hour) - Substitute Food Service ($12/hour) - Substitute Nurse ($18/hour) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Agencies must provide background checks, insurance, and comply with all district and state requirements - Proposals must be sealed and signed by an authorized official; no faxed or emailed submissions - The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are referenced, as this is a service-based solicitation - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on daily and hourly rates and average staffing needs, the estimated value is likely in the low to mid six figures annually, depending on actual usage

Description

The Ocean Springs Board of Trustees (BOT) is soliciting proposals through an RFP for Education Substitute Staffing Services for the school years 2027-2031. The services sought include staffing for short-term and long-term substitute teachers, teacher assistants/SPED, clerical services, child nutrition, and nurses. The Ocean Springs School District serves approximately 5,200 students across seven schools and requires an average of 28 substitutes per day. Proposals may be submitted electronically or by postal service to the Ocean Springs School District Business Office by April 29, 2026.

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