2496-20260202102848 BSD

Baldwyn School District in Mississippi issued a Request for Proposals on January 19, 2026, for a comprehensive 1:1 iPad device refresh program serving Kindergarten through 12th grade. The procurement seeks 950 iPad 128GB devices with three-year Apple Care+, 1,111 JAMF school licenses for iOS, MacOS, and tvOS with three-year educational support, 60 Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi units, 100 MacBook Air 13-inch computers with Apple M4 chips and 16GB memory (plus one unit with 24GB memory), 950 iPad cases with keyboards in Navy Blue, factory asset tagging services, warranties, and professional services. Vendors must submit proposals by 4:00 PM CST on February 18, 2026, via mail, phone at 662-365-1000, email, or in-person at the BSD Central Office in Baldwyn, Mississippi. A reverse auction will be conducted on February 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST. All pricing must be firm, net, and inclusive of transportation and handling charges, with pricing valid for 90 days. Award criteria include overall proposal quality, vendor qualifications and experience with similar 1:1 installations, three references from comparable projects, compatibility with existing infrastructure and technology plans, and pricing. Vendors must submit supporting documentation detailing technical support, sales, professional development, and management staff capacity with names and positions, as well as warranty information and three references. Inquiries regarding the RFP must be submitted via email to heavenerc@baldwynschools.com and cravenr@baldwynschools.com between January 19, 2026, and February 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, nor does it identify disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. No current contractors or existing vendors are referenced in the procurement notice. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate compatibility with the district's existing infrastructure and technology plans, indicating that successful proposers must integrate with established systems. While specific budget information is not disclosed in the available documentation, the scope of deliverables—including nearly 1,000 iPads, over 100 computers, Apple TV units, software licenses, and professional services—suggests a substantial contract value appropriate for statewide or regional technology providers with demonstrated experience in large-scale educational technology implementations.