PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS
E-RATE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Notice is hereby given to interested bidders that the Stone County School District will receive
written sealed bids for the following E-Rate eligible categories up to and no later than the hour
of 8:00 am on April 23rd, 2026 at the Stone County School District Office located at 214 North
Critz Street, Wiggins, MS 39577.
● Internal Connections - Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components
● Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Antennas, Connectors, and Related
Components
● Managed Internal Broadband Services
● Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Wireless Controllers
● Internal Connections - Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses
For additional information, please reference FCC Form 470 #260026352 or
contact bwilson@stoneschools.org.
Bids will be opened at 8:00 a.m. April 23rd, 2026 at 214 North Critz Street, Wiggins, MS. Bids
must be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked as follows:
ATTN: SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN
“2026 E-Rate Bid”
Bid Opening: April 23, 2026 8:00 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 Stone County School District has the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Publish by order of the Stone County School District.
Technology Director, Brandon Wilson
Stone County School District
Publish: April 1, 2026 and April 8, 2026