53-20261002073317 hcsd

Hancock County School District, Mississippi, is soliciting unpriced proposals for 525 elementary computer lab chromebox desktop packages through a reverse auction under solicitation 53-20261002073317 HCSD. Unpriced proposals are due today, October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT, and the reverse auction bid event follows on October 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. The source contains no set-aside, preference, or sole-source restriction.

Each package is a complete unit: one chromebox with a three-year manufacturer warranty, one perpetual ChromeOS Education Upgrade license, one VESA mounting kit, one 24-inch monitor, a wired USB keyboard and mouse, and associated cables and accessories. Chromeboxes must ship with factory-installed ChromeOS and meet or exceed an Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Generation) processor, with minimum 8 GB DDR4 RAM, minimum 128 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage, integrated Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E or better, and an auto-update expiration date of at least June 2032. Monitors require a minimum 1920x1080 LED-backlit IPS display and VESA 100x100 mm mounting compatibility. Bidders must document the exact manufacturer, model, and part number for each component.

Pricing must be a total delivered price for all 525 packages, exclusive of taxes, covering equipment, licenses, warranty, mounting hardware, accessories, shipping, and delivery. Hardware delivers to 7180 Stennis Airport Road, Building T, Kiln, Mississippi, and district staff perform installation. Bids may be submitted electronically at www.centralbidding.com or delivered to the district office at 18375 HWY 603, Kiln, Mississippi.

Award follows the reverse auction, but the district may award to other than the lowest bidder, reject any or all proposals, cancel the solicitation, or purchase from alternative sources. Award is contingent on available funds and School Board approval, with board approval anticipated November 2, 2026 and vendor award notification on November 3, 2026. The apparent successful bidder must provide an itemized pricing breakdown within two business days of the district's written request. Bid prices remain firm for 90 days from the reverse auction date. Payment is due within 45 days of receipt of a properly submitted invoice or 45 days after inspection and approval, whichever is later. Purchase orders must be issued before any items are ordered or delivered, and Mississippi law governs the contract. Questions closed October 20, 2026.