Project Information

Bid Title

Now Accepting Bids for Surplus Vacant Land

Issuing Agency

Jackson Public Schools

Location

Mississippi

Published Date

May 12, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 2, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Undeveloped Property

Now Accepting Bids for Surplus Vacant Land

JPS is opening bids for the sale of surplus property now until Tuesday, June 02, 2026, at 10 a.m. CST. The Board of Trustees has designated several real property parcels as surplus under Miss. Code Ann. §37-7-455. These sites include vacant land only, as outlined in the attached Undeveloped Properties Sites list. When submitting a bid, please access and complete the bid form below, titled Notice of Sale of Real Property (Vacant Land), following all instructions provided on the form.

Opening: 05/12/2026

Deadline: 06/02/2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST

Administrator: Latoya Cutts

Downloads:

• Bid Packet - Notice of Sale of Real Property (Vacant Land) (PDF)
• Advertisement - Notice of Sale of Real Property (Vacant Land) (PDF)

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Bid 26-3279

Title: Notice of Sale of Real Property (Vacant Land)

Issue Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time)

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (VACANT LAND) Bid 26-3279

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, Hinds County, Mississippi, has

declared certain vacant real property as surplus and intends to sell said property in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §

37-7-455.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

The parcels to be sold consist exclusively of vacant land as described on the attached “Undeveloped Properties Sites” list

(collectively, the “Realty”). No buildings or improvements are included.

SEALED BID PROCEDURE

Bids will be accepted at 10:00 a.m. (Central time), on 2nd day of June 2026.

Prospective bidders must contact the District office listed below for a legal description and further information, including

the official bid form and any addenda to this Notice of Sale. It is the sole responsibility of each bidder to secure all bid

materials and to inspect the property prior to submitting a bid.

Office of the Chief Operations Officer

Attention: Earl Burke

Jackson Public School District

662 South President Street

Jackson, MS 39201

Phone: (601) 960-8700

MINIMUM OFFER

Bidders should submit their Best and Final offer. Only bids at or above the appraised value will be considered. Appraised

values for each parcel are included on the attached “Undeveloped Properties Sites” list.

BID TERMS

All bids must be submitted on the District’s official bid form. Bids in any other form will be deemed non-responsive and

rejected.

Each bid must be accompanied by earnest money that is at least ten (10%) percent of the minimum offer amount listed

on the “Undeveloped Properties Sites” list (see attached). All earnest money must be in the form of a certified check,

drawn on a Mississippi bank. The check shall be made payable to the Jackson Public School District.

If the Realty is not sold pursuant to this advertisement, the Board reserves the right to offer the property at public

auction or to sell by alternative lawful means, including but not limited to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-7-471 through 37-7-485,

for no less than the highest sealed bid received.

Although the District intends to sell the Realty outright, “as is” for cash, bidders may also submit an alternative

proposal for joint development or long-term lease consistent with applicable Mississippi law.

All bids shall remain firm until acted upon by the Board. The selected winning bidder, if any, shall work in good

faith with the District to close the sale within 30 days of award.

The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all bids, issue addenda, or

negotiate with any party submitting a bid.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER of the Board of Trustees, Jackson Public School District, Hinds County, Mississippi, the

16th day of June 2026.

Undeveloped Property Sites List

Parcel 721-2-1

Parcel 709-94

HWY 220 & Livingston RD, Jackson, MS 39213

Vine St & White Oak Ct, Jackson, MS 39213

Zoning: Single-Family Residential District

Lot Size: 2.06 Acres

Site Area: 20.55 Acres

Zoning: Limited Commercial, Single-Family, Two-

Appraised Value $111,000.00

Family Residential, Gen. Commercial Districts

Appraised Value $62,000.00

Parcels 422-255, -255-1, -255-2, -255-3, -255-4

Parcels 64-8, -9

Johnson St & Bailey Ave, Jackson, MS 39213

Whitfield St & E Ash St, Jackson, MS 39203

Lot Size: 2.38 Acres

Lot Size: 0.22 Acres

Zoning: Single-Family and Two-Family Residence

Zoning: Light Industrial, Single-Family, Two-Family

Appraised Value $52,500.00

Residential Districts

Appraised Value $5,000.00

Parcels 64-10

Parcels 64-42, -43

Whitfield St & E Ash St, Jackson, MS 39203

Whitfield St & E Ash St, Jackson, MS 39203

Lot Size: 0.18 Acres

Lot Size: 0.15 Acres

Zoning: Light Industrial, Single-Family, Two-Family Zoning: Light Industrial, Single-Family, Two-Family

Residential Districts

Residential Districts

Appraised Value $4,000.00

Appraised Value $3,500.00

Parcels 112-1-1

Parcels 113-114, 115

116 W Capitol St & Magnolia St, Jackson, MS 39203 116 W Capitol St & Magnolia St, Jackson, MS 39203

Lot Size: 6.28 Acres

Lot Size: 4.2 Acres

Zoning: Limited Multi-Family Residential, Special Use Zoning: Limited Multi-Family Residential, Special Use

Districts

Districts

Appraised Value $157,000.00

Appraised Value $11,000.00

Parcel 132-48

Parcel 639-152

Grand Ave & Rose St, Jackson, MS 39203

Joel Ave, Jackson, MS 39203

Lot Size: 0.3 Acres

Lot Size: 0.23 Acres

Zoning: Limited Multifamily

Zoning: Single Family District

Appraised Value $3,500.00

Appraised Value $5,100.00

Parcels 609-152

Pinecrest St, Jackson, MS 39212

Lot Size: 4.14 Acres

Zoning: Special Use District

Appraised Value $58,000.00

See photos and additional details on our website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us, under the JPS Repurposing

Initiative.

BID FORM – SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (VACANT LAND)

Jackson Public School District

Office of the Chief Operations Officer

662 South President Street • Jackson, MS 39201

(601) 960-8801

Bidder Information

Name of

Bidder/Entity:

Mailing Address:

City/State/ZIP:

Phone:

Email:

Property Information

Please indicate the parcel(s) included in this bid. A separate bid form and envelope must be submitted for each

property group.

Parcel

Number(s)

Location /

Description

Acreage

Minimum

Bid per

Offer (50% of Acre

Appraisal)

Total Bid

Amount

Earnest

Money

(10%)

Certification

By signing below, I certify that:

□ I have reviewed the Notice of Sale of Real Property (Vacant Land) published by the

Jackson Public School District.

□ This bid is made in accordance with all terms, conditions, and Mississippi Code §37-7-455.

□ Earnest money in the form of a certified check (drawn on a Mississippi bank and payable

to Jackson Public School District) is enclosed with this bid.

□ I understand that all bids are binding until acted upon by the JPS Board of Trustees.

Signature of Bidder:

Printed Name:

Date:

Attachment (Required) ☐ Certified check for earnest money (10%)

SEALED BID ENVELOPE LABEL | DO NOT OPEN UNTIL OFFICIAL BID OPENING

(Envelope must be sealed and clearly labeled. A separate bid form and envelope must be

submitted for each property group)

Bid Opening: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, • 10:00 a.m. (Central)

SEALED BID: SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (VACANT LAND)

Name of Bidder:

Parcel(s) Bid On:

☐ Enclosed: Certified check for earnest money (10%)

Delivery to:

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

ATTN: Earl Burke

662 South President Street Jackson,

MS 39201

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