13233-20250211115130 CCSD

The Carroll County School District (CCSD) in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for E-Rate Category 1 and Category 2 technology products and services through a competitive procurement process. The opportunity requires mandatory participation in a pre-bid conference scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM, located at 119 West Main Street in Pittsboro, MS. Interested bidders must obtain the Request for Proposal (RFP) by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com, with phone follow-up available at 662-630-0118 if no response is received within 24 hours. Bid submissions are due by March 20, 2025, at 9:30 AM and can be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN '2025 E-Rate Bid'" or electronically through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com) for Category 2 products and services. The procurement is specifically focused on technology infrastructure and services to be funded through E-Rate program resources, with CCSD reserving the right to accept or reject any or all submitted bids.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement appears to be open to technology service and product vendors capable of meeting E-Rate program requirements. The bidding opportunity will be published on February 12 and February 19, 2025, indicating a broad solicitation approach. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are provided in the available documentation. The procurement is designed to support technology infrastructure upgrades for the school district, suggesting potential integration with existing technological systems. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability in providing E-Rate compliant Category 1 and Category 2 products and services, with technical competence and competitive pricing likely being key evaluation criteria. The mandatory pre-bid conference suggests a complex procurement process that requires detailed understanding of the district's technological needs and E-Rate program specifications.