242-20260127201048 pssd

The Poplarville Separate School District in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for Category 1 and Category 2 E-Rate products and services through this public procurement. The district seeks qualified vendors to provide E-Rate eligible goods and services designed to support technology infrastructure and educational resources within the school system. Bids must be received by 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026, at the district's office located at 302 S. Julia Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the same address, and bidders who fail to attend will not be considered for award. Interested parties may obtain Request for Proposals documents by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com or calling 662-630-0118 for confirmation of receipt within 24 hours. Bids may be submitted either in sealed envelope format clearly marked "ATTN: SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN" and labeled "2026 E-Rate Bid," or through secure electronic submission via Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com, with technical support available at 225-810-4814. Bid opening will occur at 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026, and the Poplarville Separate School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific incumbent vendor information. No detailed budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. This procurement is funded through E-Rate funding mechanisms, which are federal Universal Service Fund programs designed to support technology and connectivity in schools. The district requires vendors to comply with all E-Rate program requirements and eligibility criteria. Interested bidders should contact the district directly through the provided communication channels to obtain comprehensive bid specifications and detailed evaluation criteria that may not be fully outlined in this public notice.