10812-20250116121136 DCS

DeSoto County School Board of Education is procuring track and field equipment for the new Hernando High School through a competitive bidding process. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive set of track equipment, including 90 competition rocker hurdles, a high jump pit, pole vault landing system, 16 elite starting blocks, pole vault standards, crossbars, safety mats, landing zone pit covers, and hurdle carts. Unpriced bid proposals are due on February 7, 2025, at 9:00 am CST, with a reverse auction scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 9:00 am CST. The procurement will be conducted through Central Bidding's electronic platform, with proposals accepted either electronically or at the district's physical address in Hernando, Mississippi. Vendors must provide proof of general liability insurance coverage of $1 million and workers' compensation insurance of $500,000. The equipment must be delivered, unpacked, assembled, and installed between June 1, 2025, and July 1, 2025, with anticipated board approval on February 20, 2025.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. New vendors are required to complete a comprehensive vendor registration packet, including a W-9 form, conflict of interest disclosure, and insurance documentation. The bid will be awarded as a single line item, though vendors must provide itemized pricing after award for purchase order purposes. The district reserves the right to modify quantities based on available funding, with payment terms set at net 45 days from invoice receipt after goods and services are rendered. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the track equipment procurement suggests a significant investment for the new high school's athletic facilities. The bid (Bid #337-TRACK-DCS25) represents a targeted procurement to equip the school's track and field program with professional-grade equipment.