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Statewide External Evaluation Services

Overview


Education, Training & Libraries
Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesPosted: May 22nd, 2026Deadline: June 16th, 2026

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SUMMARY


Mississippi seeks an external evaluator to assess program outcomes, provide training, and support compliance and accountability for federal grant programs statewide.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


60 months

TIMELINE


May 15th, 2026: Request for Proposal advertise dates

May 22nd, 2026: Request for Proposal advertise dates

June 1st, 2026: Deadline to submit questions and request for clarification

June 4th, 2026: Responses to questions and request for clarification posted

June 8th, 2026: Notice of Intent

June 16th, 2026: Proposal submission deadline by 2:00 PM CST

June 26th, 2026: Anticipated Date of the Notice of Intent to Award

August 20th, 2026: State Board of Education (SBE) Meeting

September 3rd, 2026: Contract effective date

QUESTION DEADLINE


June 1st, 2026

Issuing Agency


Mississippi Department of Education

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DESCRIPTION


The government authority in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a vendor to provide external evaluation services across the state. The selected evaluator will be responsible for training all subgrantees on the essential components of local program evaluation, including instruction on the logic model used for statewide assessment.

The evaluator will be expected to develop an evaluation design and logic model to measure the implementation, outcomes, and overall effectiveness of programs at both local and statewide levels. Collaboration with staff to create appropriate protocols and tools is required. The evaluator will ensure compliance, facilitate program accountability, and support continuous improvement efforts, as well as assess the return on investment for federal grant programs at both the state and subgrantee level.

Interested vendors must submit questions by June 1, 2026 and notice of intent by June 8, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due June 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 1, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Mississippi Department of Education. The work is located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Extensive experience in statewide or government program evaluation
  • Proven ability to deliver training in program evaluation methods
  • Skilled in designing evaluation logic models and impact assessments
  • Familiarity with federal grant program requirements and compliance
  • Presence or operational capacity in Mississippi

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