242-20250811123733 CMSD.pdf

This is a Public Notice Invitation for Bids issued by the Columbus Municipal School District for a Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The district is seeking sealed bids for Managed Detection & Response Antivirus Products & Services, with proposals due by 10:00 a.m. on September 10th, 2025, at 2630 McArthur Drive, Columbus, MS 39705. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 25th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location, and bidders who do not attend will not be considered. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project name, and an alternate electronic submission is available through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com).

The procurement is funded through a Cybersecurity Pilot Program, with bidders able to obtain the Request for Proposals (RFP) by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com. Interested parties must follow up within 24 hours to confirm receipt of the RFP, with a contact number provided for follow-up. The Columbus Municipal School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The project is being overseen by Information Systems Director Kenisha Cox, and the public notice will be published on August 15th and 22nd, 2025.