77-20251009105234 DCS

DeSoto County Schools is soliciting unpriced proposals for a comprehensive Cafeteria Decor Package at Lewisburg High School through bid #377-LHSCAFE-DCS26. The procurement seeks a full design and installation package utilizing the AmTab Design Package, which includes custom graphics, wall treatments, paint schemes, and signage specifically tailored to the school's "Patriots" theme. Vendors must provide comprehensive design documentation, prove authorized dealer status, and comply with detailed specifications involving multiple graphics, wood panel applications, banners, and paint treatments using Sherwin Williams colors (High Reflective White and Dignity Blue). The bid requires vendors to accept purchase orders with net-45 payment terms and include all shipping and installation costs in their pricing. Key dates include a public notice on October 6, 2025, advertisement publications on October 9 and 16, 2025, unpriced proposals due on October 24, 2025, at 9:00 am CST, and a reverse auction scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 9:00 am CST, with anticipated board approval on November 6, 2025.

The procurement requires vendors to maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $500,000 in workers' compensation, with DeSoto County Schools listed as the certificate holder. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The school district reserves significant procurement flexibility, including the right to reduce, increase, or retract bid items based on fund availability and to purchase from alternative vendors if the awarded bidder cannot meet specifications. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project appears to be a specialized cafeteria design transformation focusing on creating a branded environment for Lewisburg High School. The bid does not specify a precise budget range, but vendors are expected to provide comprehensive pricing that encompasses design, materials, graphics, installation, and all associated project costs. The procurement suggests a nuanced, theme-driven approach to school interior design with specific aesthetic and branding requirements.