242-20250929163452 CCSD

The Chickasaw County School District in Houston, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for E-Rate Category 1 and Category 2 products and services for the 2026 fiscal year. The procurement involves comprehensive technology and communication solutions for the school district, with a focus on networking, internet connectivity, and related educational technology infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 21st, 2025, at 1:00 PM, located at 636 Starkville Road, Houston, MS 38851, and attendance is required for bidder eligibility. Interested parties must submit sealed bids marked "2026 E-Rate Bid" by November 4th, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with submission options including physical delivery to the specified address or electronic submission through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). Bidders can obtain the Request for Proposals (RFP) by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com, with instructions to follow up by phone if no response is received within 24 hours. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and bid documents will be published on September 30th and October 7th, 2025.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in providing E-Rate eligible products and services for educational technology infrastructure. The procurement appears open to technology service providers and vendors capable of meeting the district's Category 1 and Category 2 technology needs. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation, and specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed. Electronic submission through Central Bidding offers an alternate mechanism for bid presentation, particularly for Category 2 products and services. Vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation and be prepared to comply with all E-Rate program requirements and specifications outlined in the bid package. Prospective bidders are advised to thoroughly understand the technical requirements and ensure their proposed solutions align with the district's technological infrastructure and educational technology objectives.