PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS
E-RATE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
NOTICE
 
 
 
Sealed bids will be received by the Meridian Public School District up to and no later than 10:00 a.m. March 21, 2025, at 1019 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, for the procurement of Category 2 E-Rate products and services via E-Rate funding.  A copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) can be obtained by emailing Millie Rollins at [email protected].  If a response is not received within 24 hours, it is the responsibility of the respondent to call Millie Rollins at 662-630-0118 to confirm receipt of the RFP request.
 
All interested bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on March 4, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Harris Complex, Building A, located at 3951 12th Street, Meridian, MS, 39301. Bidders not attending the pre-bid conference will not be considered.
 
Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. March 21, 2025, at 1019 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301.  Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked as follows:

ATTN: SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN
“2025 E-Rate Bid”
Bid Opening:  March 21, 2025 10:00 a.m.
 
Envelopes not so marked will not be considered.

As an alternate submission mechanism for Category 2 products and services, bids may be submitted through secure electronic submission. Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com).  Electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com).  For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
 
The Meridian Public School District has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 
Publish by order of the Meridian Public School District.
 
Technology Director, Tim Boutwell
Meridian Public School District
Publish:  February 12, 2025 and February 19, 2025