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

Solicitation 423-JCPS-DCS27 is a request for unpriced proposals from the DeSoto County School Board of Education for the procurement of janitorial cleaning and paper supplies. The scope includes various specific items such as tissue and paper towel dispensers, feminine hygiene waste receptacles, floor finishes, hand soaps, and specialized cleaners. The procurement process follows a two-stage evaluation: first, a technical pre-qualification of unpriced proposals to ensure specifications are acceptable, followed by an electronic reverse auction where the final award is determined by the lowest bid amount on a line-item basis. Proposals must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, either electronically or via sealed envelope to the district office in Hernando, Mississippi. Required documentation includes a W-9, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Vendor Information and Agreement Form, and proof of insurance, specifically 1 million dollars in general liability and 500,000 dollars in workers compensation. Bidders providing alternate products must include safety data sheets and full, unopened unit samples, with specific strict labeling and quantity requirements for trash can liner samples. The contract requires delivery to individual locations within the DeSoto County School District between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CST, with a mandatory one-week lead time. All shipments are FOB destination, and the bidder is responsible for all delivery costs. Payment terms are set at net 45 days from the receipt of the invoice per Mississippi Law. Additionally, any vendor employees with regular access to students must undergo a background check through the Background Investigation Bureau.