10812-20240912074034 DCS

This state and local contract opportunity is for the DeSoto County School Board of Education in Mississippi to procure 50-100 interactive projectors, including installation and all required accessories. The projectors must meet or exceed specified requirements, such as an Epson Brightlink 760 Wi WXGA 3LCD interactive projector or equivalent, and include accessories like a wall mount, remote control, styluses, and software. The unpriced proposal is due on October 3, 2024, at 9:00 am CST, and the reverse auction for approved bidders will be held on October 14, 2024, at 9:00 am CST. The awarded contract will expire on May 4, 2025. The bid requires the winning vendor or its subcontractor to be located within a four-hour drive or 250 miles of DeSoto County, and the installer must be willing to return for additional installations throughout the contract term if needed. The bid also includes specific requirements for the installation process, including the use of non-metallic raceways and the completion of an installation form for each projector.

The bid notice specifies that the district will not be responsible for any products delivered without an approved purchase order, and the awarded vendor must provide accurate and timely documentation such as invoices, credits, and statements. The district reserves the right to reduce or increase the quantity or retract any item from the bid based on the availability of funds. The bid is exempt from all taxes, and the awarded vendor must provide the district with a certificate of liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage prior to approval by the board of education. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned, and the bid notice does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or budget ranges.