Unpriced Proposals will be received by the DeSoto County School Board of Education, 5 East South Street, Hernando, MS 38632 or electronically at www.centralbidding.com, at the date and time specified on the BID NOTICE. Neither dating of the Unpriced P

Unpriced proposals for netbook chargers are being solicited by the DeSoto County School Board of Education under solicitation number 403-CHRG-DCS27, with submissions due by June 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST. Proposals must be submitted either electronically via www.centralbidding.com or in person or by mail to 5 East South Street, Hernando, MS 38632, and must use the official Unpriced Proposal Form; failure to comply may result in rejection. All bids must adhere to strict formatting requirements, including sealed envelopes for paper submissions labeled with specific details, and must be submitted exclusively of taxes. Technical compliance requires inclusion of specifications for the standard Lenovo USB-C 65W AC Adapter (Model GX20P92530) or an equivalent model with equal or superior characteristics; failure to specify equivalent models will disqualify the bidder from the pricing stage. Approved bidders will participate in an electronic reverse auction on June 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST, with awards made to the lowest responsible bidder. The contract will cover delivery of 10,000 to 16,000 units to the DCS Technology Warehouse at 100 East Valley St, Hernando, MS 38632, with the initial order required by July 31, 2026, and the bid validity extending through April 30, 2027. All chargers must be UL certified, include a 1-year replacement warranty, and feature a corded brick design—wall-plug-only models are unacceptable. Vendors must provide current General Liability Insurance of at least $1 million and Workers Compensation Insurance of at least $500,000, both on ACORD forms, with DeSoto County Schools listed as an additional insured and certificate holder. New vendors must complete a new vendor packet including IRS Form W-9, Vendor Registration Form, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and insurance certificates. Background checks conducted by the Background Investigation Bureau are mandatory every two years for any vendor or employee having regular contact with students, though maintenance and construction providers are exempt. Purchase Orders must be obtained before any delivery, and the District will not accept or pay for goods delivered without a signed receipt and approved PO. Payment terms are net 45 days from receipt of invoice or inspection and approval,