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DeSoto County School Board of Education is soliciting unpriced proposals for desktop computers and monitors (Bid #408-DESK-DCS27) with an unpriced proposal deadline of June 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. CST, followed by an electronic reverse auction on July 2, 2026.

The scope covers two line items: desktop computers with integrated monitors and desktop computers without monitors, with quantities ranging between 300 and 1,200 units. All equipment must meet or exceed the Daktech Discovery H810 standard, specifying an ASUS Prime 810M-A-CSM motherboard, Intel Core Ultra 5 225 processor, 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory, 500 GB NVMe 4.0 M.2 SSD, integrated Intel HD Graphics, Realtek 7.1 audio, Logitech keyboard and mouse combo, Microsoft Windows 11 Professional, Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet, and 21.5-inch ASUS VP229QG monitor. The district will purchase 344 fewer monitors than desktop computers. New items only; refurbished equipment is excluded. Pricing must include shipping, handling, and delivery and be submitted exclusive of taxes.

Delivery of all devices from the first purchase order must occur by August 28, 2026 to the DCS Technology Warehouse at 100 East Valley Street, Hernando, Mississippi. The purchase period runs July 1 through October 31, 2026. Payment terms are net 45 days from receipt of properly submitted invoice or after inspection and approval of goods, whichever is later.

New vendors must submit a completed New Vendor Packet including vendor registration, conflict-of-interest disclosure, W-9, and certificates of insurance documenting $1 million general liability and $500,000 workers' compensation coverage per occurrence. Awardees must maintain these insurance policies throughout the contract term. The district reserves the right to reduce or increase quantities, retract items based on fund availability, or purchase from alternative sources if the awardee cannot meet delivery deadlines. Questions and clarifications are due June 24, 2026 at noon CST. Anticipated board approval is July 16, 2026.