242-20251118140658 cpsd

The Clinton Public School District in Hinds County, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for Category 2 E-Rate products and services through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation, identified as 242-20251118140658 CPSD, requires potential bidders to participate in a mandatory pre-bid conference on December 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM, located at 201 Easthaven Drive in Clinton. Bidders who do not attend will be disqualified from the procurement. Interested parties must obtain Request for Proposals (RFP) documentation by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com and confirming receipt via a follow-up call to 662-630-0118. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on January 6, 2026, either in sealed envelopes marked "2026 E-Rate Bid" or through electronic submission on Central Bidding's website (www.centralbidding.com). Technical questions should be directed to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814, and the school district reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted bids.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of providing E-Rate eligible technology products and services, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. The technology procurement will be funded through E-Rate funding sources, suggesting potential federal support for the technology infrastructure upgrade. While specific award values are not disclosed, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive technology procurement focused on Category 2 E-Rate services. Interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with E-Rate regulations, and the ability to integrate new technology solutions with existing school district infrastructure. The bid will be evaluated on January 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with Wade Grant (Technology Director) and Millie Rollins serving as primary contacts for potential bidders seeking additional information about the procurement requirements.