Tate County School District, in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code, annotated, is now soliciting bids for the "Propane and related Services - FY2027" in the following manner: Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CST on Monday, Jun

Tate County School District is soliciting bids for propane and related services for the 2026–2027 fiscal year under solicitation number 3170035885, with bids due by 10:00 a.m. CST on Monday, June 8, 2026. The contract requires the supplier to provide a fixed-price propane delivery to four school facilities—Strayhorn Elementary, Strayhorn High, East Tate Elementary, and Independence High—through June 30, 2027, with no escalator clauses allowed. The vendor must also service and maintain 15 district-owned propane tanks, with separate pricing required for parts and labor. Bids must be submitted either electronically through www.centralbidding.com or via paper in a sealed 8”×10” or larger envelope addressed to the district’s central office in Coldwater, Mississippi. The supplier must hold a valid Mississippi business license, submit a completed W-9 form, and provide current certificates of insurance including $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 auto liability, and statutory workers’ compensation coverage, all naming the district as an additional insured. A fidelity bond of $5,000,000 per individual and $25,000 per occurrence is required for employees handling district property. Bids remain valid for 30 days after opening and are guaranteed through June 30, 2027, with the district reserving the right to adjust quantities or retract items without penalty. Non-resident vendors must disclose if their home state grants preference to local businesses. The contract is governed by Mississippi law, with disputes to be settled in Tate County, and the district will not pay attorney fees. No federal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or formal contract type are specified, indicating a state-level procurement governed by Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13, with payment handled locally outside federal systems.