10812-20240425124814 DCS Technol

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of 200-400 charging towers by the DeSoto County School Board of Education in Mississippi. The bid requires unpriced proposals to be submitted by May 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST, either physically or electronically through the www.centralbidding.com website. Approved bidders will then participate in an electronic reverse auction on May 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST. The bid specifications include requirements such as a minimum of 2 AC outlets and 2 USB ports on all four sides, the ability to charge 16 devices simultaneously, a 20-foot power cord or longer, 3-inch locking rubber casters, heavy-duty full metal construction, and a 2-year warranty with a lifetime frame warranty. Towers will be shipped to individual school locations within the DeSoto County School District. The bid also outlines pricing and accounting practices, including that the district reserves the right to reduce or increase quantities based on funding availability.

The bid notice does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It requires the awarded bidder to provide liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage and complete a W-9 form. The bid will expire on April 4, 2025, and the bid price must remain in place until that date. The bid notice does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate a budget range for the procurement.