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The Hancock County School District is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of Category 2 E-Rate products and services through E-Rate funding mechanisms. Bids must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. on March 4, 2026, at the district's address located at 18375 Highway 603, Kiln, MS 39556, with bids to be opened at the same location and time. Interested bidders may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals by emailing Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com with required confirmation of receipt within 24 hours or by calling 662-630-0118. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked "ATTN: SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN" and labeled "2026 E-Rate Bid," or alternatively submitted electronically through Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. The procurement scope involves Category 2 E-Rate eligible products and services, though specific deliverables and detailed technical specifications are referenced in the complete Request for Proposals document available at www.centralbidding.com. Envelopes not properly marked will not be considered for evaluation, and the Hancock County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted. Questions regarding the electronic bidding process may be directed to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information within the published notice. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the publicly available materials. Bidders should note that this procurement is funded entirely through E-Rate funding mechanisms, which typically restricts eligible vendors to those meeting E-Rate compliance requirements and service categories. The authorization for this bid process was issued by Spencer Breland, Technology Director, on behalf of the Hancock County School District. Organizations interested in submitting proposals should ensure they possess the necessary certifications and qualifications to provide Category 2 E-Rate products and services as defined by the Federal Communications Commission's E-Rate program requirements.