77-20260115090033 DCS

DeSoto County Schools in Hernando, Mississippi, is seeking unpriced proposals for a comprehensive furniture procurement project for the Lewisburg High School addition. The district requires 1,108 total furniture items, including 264 student desk and chair packages, 495 stackable chairs, 144 activity tables of various sizes, 16 science tables, 66 desk and chair combinations, 66 stools, and 16 units of executive office furniture such as desks, hutches, credenzas, conference tables, and chairs. Unpriced proposals must be submitted by February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST, either to DeSoto County Schools Central Services or electronically via www.centralbidding.com. Pre-qualified vendors will participate in an electronic reverse auction on February 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST. The procurement timeline includes a question deadline of January 28, 2026, at noon CST, with public notice published on January 15 and 22, 2026. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including Vendor Information and Agreement Forms, Unpriced Proposal Forms, proof of insurance coverage (minimum $1,000,000 liability and $500,000 workers' compensation), W-9 forms, and New Vendor Packets.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide an itemized price breakdown for all furniture items after the reverse auction, with the total cost being the primary evaluation criterion. Furniture must be delivered, unpacked, assembled, and placed in designated locations between July 15, 2025, and July 29, 2026, with the school board anticipated to approve the award by February 19, 2026. The district reserves significant discretion in the procurement process, including the right to reject any proposals, modify quantities, retract items based on funding availability, and extend the pre-qualification timeline. Payment will only be processed after all items are delivered, assembled, placed as specified, and deemed acceptable by the District. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the furniture procurement suggests a substantial investment in the school's infrastructure. Vendors are required to replace any damaged or lost items at no additional cost to the District, emphasizing the importance of quality and reliability in the proposal.