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The Stone County School District in Mississippi is conducting a sealed bid procurement for E-Rate eligible products and services across five distinct categories: Internal Connections-Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections-Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components; Managed Internal Broadband Services; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections-Wireless Controllers; and Internal Connections-Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses. Sealed bids must be submitted by 8:00 a.m. on April 23rd, 2026, either physically at the Stone County School District Office located at 214 North Critz Street, Wiggins, Mississippi 39577, or electronically through Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com for Category 2 submissions. Bids will be opened publicly at 8:00 a.m. on April 23rd, 2026 at the district office. Bidders must submit sealed bids in envelopes clearly marked "ATTN: SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN" and labeled "2026 E-Rate Bid." Interested parties may obtain additional information or clarification from Brandon Wilson, Technology Director, at bwilson@stoneschools.org or by referencing FCC Form 470 #260026352, with technical questions regarding electronic bidding directed to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. The public notice was published on April 1st and April 8th, 2026, providing advance notification to potential bidders.

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. No specific pricing terms, funding amounts, or award values are detailed in the public notice, nor are particular evaluation criteria articulated beyond the standard sealed bid procurement process. The Stone County School District retains the right to accept or reject any or all bids received, providing flexibility in the award decision. As this is an E-Rate eligible procurement, bidders should be familiar with federal E-Rate program requirements and compliance obligations. Prospective vendors should review the complete bid documents and FCC Form 470 referenced in the solicitation for comprehensive details regarding technical specifications, performance requirements, and any additional submission requirements.