Sealed bids must be submitted on the bid proposal forms provided (Section 6) and enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner with the following information: DATE: (date the bid is submitted) DUE: October 29, 2026 at 10:00

Solicitation BID 27-1458 is an invitation for bids from the Lauderdale County School District for the procurement and installation of a districtwide intercom, classroom communication, and notification system across four campuses: Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale High School, Southeast Lauderdale Middle School, and West Lauderdale Elementary School. The project requires the use of genuine Valcom equipment, including controllers, consoles, speakers, and call switches, along with all necessary low-voltage cabling and rack installation. Bidders must be qualified low-voltage or communications contractors holding a valid Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The contract is awarded based on the lowest and best bidder, with the District reserving the right to award by campus, in combination, or as a single award. Bidders must provide a firm lump-sum price per campus, supported by itemized unit pricing, and include a bid bond of 5 percent of the total bid amount. Successful contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value, as well as proof of commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers compensation insurance. Payment is issued on a per-campus basis following successful testing and written acceptance by the District. Sealed or electronic bids are due by 10:00 A.M. on October 29, 2026.