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DeSoto County School Board of Education is soliciting unpriced proposals for interactive flat panels with a reverse auction on July 2, 2026, and unpriced proposals due June 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST. Questions are due June 24, 2026 at noon CST.

The scope covers 50 to 200 SMART Board GX175 Series 75-inch interactive flat panels or equivalent models meeting specified technical requirements, across two line items: wall-mounted and cart-mounted installations. The District requires installation by a qualified installer located within a five-hour drive or 300 miles of DeSoto County, willing to return for additional installations throughout the contract term. All prices must be submitted exclusive of taxes and include delivery and installation costs. Installation must be documented with serial numbers, school locations, room numbers, installation dates, and work crew supervisor information prior to payment release.

The contract term runs through June 30, 2027, with bid prices firm for that period. Winning vendors must accept purchase orders and net 45-day payment terms from invoice date following inspection and approval. The District requires a certificate of insurance documenting $1 million in general liability coverage and $500,000 in workers' compensation coverage per occurrence, with DeSoto County Schools listed as the certificate holder. New vendors must submit a completed vendor packet including registration form, W-9, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and insurance documentation.

The reverse auction will occur July 2, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CST for approved bidders, with anti-sniping disabled. Board approval is anticipated July 16, 2026. The District reserves the right to reduce, increase, or retract quantities based on funding availability and to reject any or all proposals. Proposals may be submitted in sealed envelopes to DeSoto County Schools Central Services or electronically through www.centralbidding.com.