242-20251007125056 cmsd

The Clarksdale Municipal School District (CMSD) in Clay County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for Category 2 E-Rate products and services through a public invitation for bids (IFB) numbered 242-20251007125056 CMSD. The procurement seeks technology-related goods and services specifically aligned with E-Rate program guidelines, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. located at 526 South Choctaw Street, Clarksdale. Bidders must attend this conference to be considered eligible, and proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on November 10, 2025, at the same address. Interested vendors can obtain the Request for Proposals (RFP) by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com or through an alternate electronic submission mechanism via Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). Bid submissions must be in sealed envelopes clearly marked "2026 E-Rate Bid" with the corresponding bid opening date and time.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Electronic bid submission is available through Central Bidding, providing an alternative to physical document submission. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the E-Rate program typically involves technology infrastructure investments for educational institutions. The bid will be published on October 9, 2025, and October 16, 2025, allowing potential bidders sufficient time to prepare and respond to the solicitation. Vendors interested in participating should be prepared to provide comprehensive E-Rate eligible products and services, with technical capabilities to support the Clarksdale Municipal School District's technology infrastructure needs.