City of Jackson RFI for Livingston Park and Jackson Zoo - 98863-020927 (2026)
City of JacksonCity · Jackson, MS- Due
- Feb 9, 2027
- 98 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Von Anderson
- (601) 960-1028
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Summary
The City of Jackson, Mississippi, through the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Human & Cultural Services, seeks concepts, development ideas, and partnership structures for the redevelopment and enhancement of Livingston Park and the Jackson Zoo, an approximately 100-acre campus in West Jackson in Ward 5, as a unified family entertainment, recreation, and tourism destination.
Qualified firms, developers, entertainment companies, nonprofit operators, technology innovators, and public-private partnership specialists are invited to respond with ideas including outdoor recreation and adventure, water-based recreation on Livingston Lake such as canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating, family entertainment attractions, immersive and holographic wildlife experiences, events, small conference facilities, environmental & walking trails, eco-enhancements, and funding/financing models. Responses are due by February 9, 2027, at 3:30 PM Central Time, with an optional pre-submission conference online, written questions due November 12, 2026, and responses due December 2, 2026.
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- City of Jackson, MS
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from City of Jackson?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 9, 2027. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Von Anderson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including City of Jackson in MS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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What is the scope of this project?
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