242-20260127200821 PSSD.pdf

This is a Public Notice Invitation for Bids issued by the Poplarville Separate School District in Mississippi for the procurement of Category 1 and Category 2 E-Rate products and services. Sealed bids must be received by 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026, at the district office located at 302 S. Julia Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the same location, and attendance is required for all bidders; non-attending bidders will not be considered for award. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com or by calling 662-630-0118 if a response is not received within 24 hours. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked "ATTN: SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN 2026 E-Rate Bid," and improperly marked envelopes will not be considered. Bid opening will occur at 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026.

Category 2 products and services may be submitted through an alternative electronic submission mechanism via Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com, with technical support available at 225-810-4814. Official bid documents are available through Central Bidding. The procurement is funded through E-Rate funding, a federal program that provides discounts on telecommunications and internet services for schools and libraries. The Poplarville Separate School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted. The notice was published on January 28, 2026, and February 4, 2026, with Chloee Swilley, Technology Director, authorizing the publication.