77-20260423082006 DCS

DeSoto County Schools is soliciting unpriced proposals for stadium seating replacement at Center Hill High School through an electronic reverse auction process. The procurement encompasses the supply and installation of 336 Fusion Stadium Seats in grey with armrests and numbered sections (8 rows for the center section and 8 rows of 5 seats each for left and right sections), 4 spare seats, complete number packs for all sections, professional installation labor on aluminum bleachers with backer plates and floor-mounted stanchions, removal and disposal of existing outdoor seating, and dumpster rental services. Vendors must possess General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 and Workers' Compensation insurance of $500,000 per occurrence with the District listed as certificate holder. Unpriced proposals are due May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST, submitted either to DeSoto County Schools Central Services at 5 East South Street, Hernando, Mississippi 38632, or electronically through www.centralbidding.com. The deadline for vendor questions is May 7, 2026, at noon CST, and an electronic reverse auction with anti-sniping enabled will occur on May 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST for approved bidders. All seating must be delivered, unpacked, assembled, and fully installed by December 1, 2026, with board approval anticipated on June 4, 2026. Vendors must schedule a mandatory field measure with Mike Rikard at 901-619-8575 or mike.rikard@dcsms.org and submit proposals on the provided Unpriced Proposal Form inclusive of shipping and handling costs, along with a Vendor Information & Agreement form, W-9, proof of insurance, product specifications for any alternate items, and a completed New Vendor Packet if applicable.

The bid notice does not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. No existing infrastructure integration requirements or current contractors are referenced. Payment will not be processed until all items are delivered, assembled in place as specified, and determined to be in acceptable condition, with payment due within 45 days from receipt of a properly submitted invoice or after inspection and approval, whichever is later. The District requires a Purchase Order before items are ordered or delivered and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, reduce or increase quantities, or retract items based on funding availability. Upon reverse auction completion, the winning vendor must provide an itemized price breakdown for purchase order entry. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid notice.