10812-20240912073202 DCS

The DeSoto County School District in Hernando, Mississippi is seeking bids for 50-75 interactive panels, including installation and all required installation supplies. Unpriced proposals are due by October 3, 2024 at 9:30 am CST, and a reverse auction will be held on October 14, 2024 at 9:30 am CST. The district will accept paper or electronic unpriced proposals, and the winning bidder must be located within a 5-hour drive or 300 miles of DeSoto County. The winning bidder must accept purchase orders and 45-day net payment terms. Detailed technical specifications for the interactive panels are included, as well as requirements for installation, warranty, and accessories. The bid notice indicates that the district reserves the right to reduce or increase the quantity or retract any item from the bid based on funding availability. All bids must be exclusive of taxes, and the district will not be responsible for any products delivered without an approved purchase order. The winning bidder will be required to provide insurance documentation prior to approval by the DeSoto County Board of Education.

The bid is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The district has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no mention of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid notice does not specify a budget range or award value, but indicates that the district reserves the right to reduce or increase the quantity based on funding availability.