42-20250429101153 MCS

Marshall County Schools is seeking sealed proposals for a comprehensive automation training equipment procurement through RFP No. MCS-AT-2025-001. The district aims to acquire eight S-201 Automation Training Systems for its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, with specific requirements including CompactLogix PLCs, Studio5000 PLC Software, various sensors, switches, indicators, and eight silent compressors. Additional equipment includes traffic signal, electro-pneumatic sequencing, and handling device components, along with eight pre-loaded laptop computers. The evaluation criteria for this procurement are weighted as follows: cost (35%), product specification compliance (30%), warranty/support (20%), and delivery time (15%). Key procurement dates include a proposal submission deadline of May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with award notification expected around May 30, 2025. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including detailed product descriptions, technical specifications, pricing, delivery timelines, warranty information, and company qualifications.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the document provides comprehensive procurement details, there is no mention of incumbent vendors or specific infrastructure integration requirements. Vendors must submit sealed proposals clearly labeled with the RFP number to the Marshall County Schools Procurement Department in Holly Springs, MS. Potential bidders are required to notify Shane Wigley via email of their intent to submit a proposal and direct any questions through the same communication channel. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any informalities. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive equipment list suggests a significant investment in educational technology infrastructure for automation training.