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DeSoto County School Board of Education is requesting unpriced proposals for metal detection equipment for high schools, with proposals due June 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST and an electronic reverse auction scheduled for July 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST.

The scope includes eight CEIA OPENGATE weapons units or equivalent models, eight dual battery chargers, 32 rechargeable batteries, eight encapsulated test pieces, eight large stability plate sets, eight PD240 handheld metal detector wands, shipping, and one in-person training session for up to 50 participants. All bids must include delivery to the district's central services location in Hernando, Mississippi and training session costs; pricing must be submitted exclusive of all taxes.

Proposals are submitted unpriced to www.centralbidding.com or by mail to DeSoto County Schools Central Services, 5 East South Street, Hernando, MS 38632. New vendors must register with Central Bidding and submit a completed vendor packet including vendor registration form, conflict-of-interest disclosure, W-9, and certificates of insurance documenting $1 million in general liability coverage and $500,000 in workers' compensation coverage per occurrence, with DeSoto County Schools listed as certificate holder. All approved bidders will participate in the electronic reverse auction on July 2 at 9:00 a.m. CST. The winning vendor must accept purchase orders and agree to 45-day net payment terms. Anticipated board approval is July 16, 2026. The deadline for written questions and clarifications is June 24, 2026 at noon CST. The district reserves the right to reduce or increase quantities, retract items, or reject any or all proposals based on funding availability. The agreement is governed by Mississippi law with venue in DeSoto County.