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The Hancock County School District in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of Category 2 E-Rate products and services through federal E-Rate funding, which supports technology infrastructure in schools. Bids must be received no later than 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 2026, at Rollins & Sumrall Education Group, Inc., located at 1100 6th Street North, Columbus, MS 39701, with bid opening occurring at the same location and time. Interested vendors must request the Request for Proposals (RFP) via email to Millie Rollins at rfp@regroupms.com and confirm receipt within 24 hours, or contact 662-630-0118 to verify delivery. Sealed bids must be submitted in clearly marked envelopes labeled "ATTN: SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN" and "2026 E-Rate Bid," or vendors may alternatively submit bids electronically through Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com, with technical questions directed to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. The procurement was publicly noticed on March 12, 2026, and March 19, 2026, with the deadline for bid submission set for April 4, 2026. The District has retained the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on eligible respondents, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information. No specific pricing terms, contract renewal options, award values, or budget ranges are detailed in the public notice. There is no mention of existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements that prospective bidders would need to address. The notice does not identify any current contractors or incumbent vendors that might require contract continuity or transition planning. Vendors should note that the procurement is governed by federal E-Rate guidelines and regulations, which may impose additional compliance and eligibility requirements beyond those stated in the district's notice.