#397-APPLE-DCS27 Educational Apple Brand Products

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Apr 21, 2026
Due:	Apr 29, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No:	77-20260402115935 DCS
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

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DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOLS

5East South Street • Hernando, Mississippi 38632

662-429-5271•fax 662-429-4198•Website: www.desotocountyschools.org

"EXCELLENCE IS A COMMITMENT "

To: Prospective Bidder

From: Jenifer Hale

DeSoto County Schools

5 E. South Street

Hernando, MS 38632

662-449-7168

Issue Date: March 30, 2026

Notice of Request for Sealed Bids

Bid Opening/Reverse Auction

Date: April 29, 2026

Time: 9:00 am, CST

Location: DeSoto County Schools

Central Services

5 East South Street

Hernando, MS 38632

BID NOTICE

Bid Items

Bid Number: #397-APPLE-DCS27

Description: Educational Apple Brand Products

Procurement Schedule:

Public Notice to Newspaper

Advertisement Publication Dates

Release of Bid

Deadline for Questions/Clarifications

Bid Submission Deadline

Anticipated Board Approval

March 31, 2026

April 2 and April 9, 2026

April 2, 2026

April 17, 2026, at Noon CST

April 29, 2026, 9:00 AM

May 7, 2026

DeSoto County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or handicapping conditions and is an equal opportunity employer

DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOLS

5East South Street • Hernando, Mississippi 38632

662-429-5271•fax 662-429-4198•Website: www.desotocountyschools.org

"EXCELLENCE IS A COMMITMENT "

Instructions and Terms for Sealed Bid Event

Sealed bids 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, at which time all bids will be

publicly opened and read. Neither dating of the bid form, nor placing it in the mail by this date will meet legal requirements.

All bids must be received at the Board of Education or electronically at www.centralbidding.com on or before the date and

time specified in the Procurement Schedule. The DeSoto County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any

and/or all bids received and to waive any and all informalities.

1. If submitting a paper bid, all bids shall be typed. Any changes that are made must be initialed. Changes shall

not be allowed after the bids have been publicly opened. The DeSoto County School District shall not be

responsible for any errors or omissions. Bids may be hand delivered, mailed, or submitted electronically. Paper

bids must be submitted in a sealed 8” x 10” or larger envelope. Please label outside envelope or shipping

package as follows or the bid may be rejected:

Attn: Jenifer Hale

Apple Brand Item Bid

#397-APPLE-DCS27

April 29, 2026

Name of company or person submitting bid

2. Any bids received after the opening date or time shall be refused and marked “Late Bid” and returned to the

bidder unopened. For this purpose, the official time for the bid opening shall be based upon the time as

indicated by the Purchasing Department. It is solely the responsibility of the bidder to ensure bids are received

prior to the opening date and time.

3. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written notice from the bidder, if received by the Purchasing Department

prior to the date and time set forth in the BID NOTICE. In order to modify a bid, the bidder must submit a new

bid with the words “Modified Bid” shown in the lower left corner of the sealed envelope or shipping package.

The original bid remains the property of the DeSoto County School District. Telephone modifications or

withdrawals will not be accepted. If a bidder withdraws a bid, all bid documents shall remain the property of

the District.

4. The District shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes, which impact the technical submission of

proposals, are required. A copy of the addenda will be given to all vendors that are known to have requested

bid documents. In the event of a conflict with the original contract documents and the addenda, the addenda

shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior

addenda only to the extent specified.

5. All items contained in this bid are to be per specifications unless otherwise specified.

6. All bids shall be submitted exclusive of all taxes. Documentation of tax exemption will be furnished when

necessary.

7. Both paper bids and electronic bids shall be submitted on the supplied Proposal Form. Electronic bids shall be

submitted online at www.centralbidding.com. For questions relating to the electronic bid process, please

contact Central Bidding at 210-810-4814. Should the bidder’s response not be submitted on the supplied Bid

Form, the District reserves the right to reject the bid.

8. If the DeSoto County School District’s Superintendents Office is closed for any reason, including but not limited

to inclement weather, an emergency situation or any other act of nature, for which closure prevents the

opening of bids at the originally advertised date and time, all bids received shall be publicly opened and read

aloud on the next business day that the District’s Superintendents Office shall be open for business at the

previously advertised time. The new date and time of bid opening, as determined in accordance with this

paragraph, shall not be advertised.

9. If any Bidder contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt as to the meaning of the requirements of the bid or the

bid process, the Bidder must submit a written request for clarification by the date and time designated in the

BID NOTICE by email to dcs.purchasing@dcsms.org. The District will respond to all inquiries and render an

official interpretation of the question in writing via addendum/clarification and will be sent to all bidders

requesting bid information. The Bidder shall certify its acknowledgement of the addendum/clarification by

noting in space provided on the Vendor Information & Agreement Form and returning it with their Unpriced

Proposal.

10. The term of the bid will be for one (1) year beginning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Qualification of Bidders

Sealed bids will be evaluated by staff of the DeSoto County School District to assure compliance with the minimum

specifications and requirements. Bids that do not comply with minimum specifications and requirements may be

grounds for rejection of the Vendor’s bid.

Cost-Proposal Form

All pricing must be submitted on the official Bid Proposal Form and per specifications. Bidder must give not-to-exceed

U.S. Educational Pricing (unit price) for each item listed in the official Bid Form. The bidder is expected to supply a

standard price that does not vary based on quantity, frequency of order, or delivery location. The not-to-exceed

Educational Unit Price shall be an all-inclusive cost for item, including basic freight charges, FOB Destination and inside

delivery.

Scope of Work

The DeSoto County School District is seeking sealed bids from authorized and qualified vendors to establish a source of

supply purchase agreement between DeSoto County School District and a selected vendor to purchase Apple devices,

software, services, and accessories meeting the DeSoto County School District standards. Vendors should bid as specified,

with no alternates. Vendor shall warrant that the devices and other items shall be delivered new and not as a “used,

substituted, rebuilt or reinstalled” product.

The DeSoto County School District has 45 instructional locations and 3 office buildings with over 3,500 employees

and 35,000 students. All Apple products will be purchased on their behalf.

Term

It is the intent of the DeSoto County School District for the term for this bid to begin July 1, 2026, and go

through June 30, 2027. Total cost for all orders cannot exceed $3,000,000 for the contract term.

Pricing for Orders

The awarded line-item U.S. Educational Pricing shall not increase but may decrease during the life of the agreement. The

bidder is expected to supply a standard price that does not vary based on quantity, frequency of the order, or delivery

location. The not-to-exceed U.S. Educational unit pricing maybe decreased based on volume discounts.

Substitutes and Upgrades

Substitutes: If technology changes causing components to no longer be available and/or the part number drops or

changes, the awarded vendor is expected, within reason and in good faith, to offer an equivalent or better substitute at

or below the original proposed price. Should new legislation be implemented in Mississippi allowing DeSoto County

Schools to purchase Apple using another purchasing method, DeSoto County Schools reserves the right to purchase using

the new legislation if it is more beneficial than purchasing from the bid list.

Upgrades: Mindful of the continual change and evolution of computer technology, the DeSoto County School District

reserves the right to upgrade individual components of each system in order to accommodate said changes. The vendor

shall agree to sell new and current state-of-the-art components to the DeSoto County School District under the same

pricing method quoted in this bid. The DeSoto County School District must approve all substitutes or upgrades. The

DeSoto County School District’s unit pricing may be adjusted upward when the DeSoto County School District requests

upgrades based on new technology. Minor price changes may be mutually agreed upon during the term of the bid only

when approved by designated DeSoto County School District staff.

New Vendors

A New Vendor Packet has been included for any bidder that has not previously worked with DeSoto County Schools. This

bid packet includes a Vendor Registration Form and a Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form. The bidder shall complete the

packet and submit along with any other required documents due with the Unpriced Proposal.

Protests

Any protests shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the DeSoto County Schools Purchasing Manager, Jenifer Hale,

within five (5) days of bid submission due date.

Accounting Practices

The DeSoto County School District requires that Purchase Orders be issued before any items are ordered or delivered. The

DeSoto County School District shall not be responsible for any products delivered without an approved Purchase Order

and/or without a signed acknowledgement of receipt by a District employee at time of delivery. The awarded bidder shall

provide accurate, legible, and timely documentation, such as invoices, credits, and statements as requested by the District.

The awarded bidder agrees to receiving payment within 45 days from date of receipt of a properly submitted invoice, or

within 45 days after inspection and approval of the goods and/or services by DeSoto County Schools, whichever is later. In

the event of a bona fide dispute, the awarded bidder agrees that DeSoto County Schools shall pay only the amount not in

dispute, as per Miss. Code Ann. 31-7-305. The DeSoto County School District is exempt from sales and use tax. Exemption

from sales tax is provided by statute of the law.

Budgetary/Funding Constraints

The District reserves the right to reduce or increase the quantity or retract any item from the bid without any obligations

or penalty based upon availability of funds.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi. The venue for

the resolution of any dispute shall be DeSoto County, Mississippi. The bidder expressly agrees that under no circumstances

shall the District be obligated to pay attorney fees or the cost associated with any legal action initiated by the bidder.

W-9 Form

The DeSoto County School District requires the attached W-9 Form to be completed and included in your bid submission.

DeSoto County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or handicapping conditions and is an equal opportunity employer

Apple Hardware and Software Price List for DeSoto County Schools FY27

Part Number

Description

iMac

MD3H4LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display, Nano-texture glass: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 256GB SSD, 16GB - Silver

Z1EJ4LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB SSD - Silver

Z1EJ5LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Silver

Z1K10LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB SSD - Silver

Z1EJ6LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 32GB, 1TB SSD - Silver

Z1K11LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 32GB, 1TB SSD - Silver

MWV13LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Blue

MWUY3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Green

MWV43LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Pink

MWUU3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Silver

MWV33LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Blue

MWV03LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Green

MWV53LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Pink

MWUV3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Silver

MD2T4LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD - Blue

MD2Q4LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD - Green

MD2U4LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD - Pink

MCR24LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD - Silver

Z1E22LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB SSD, No Ethernet - Silver

Z1E70LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Purple

Z1E20LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Silver

Z1E23LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Silver

Z1E21LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD, No Ethernet - Silver

MWUF3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Blue

MWUE3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Green

MWUG3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Pink

MWUC3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Silver

SPECIAL OFFER: iMac with ZAGG Wired USB-C Keyboard and Mouse Kit (ZAGG Acessories Packaged separatedly)

BB6F3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD, ZAGG Wired USB-C Keyboard and Mouse Kit - Silver

BB6H3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD, ZAGG Wired USB-C Keyboard and Mouse Kit - Silver

BB6J3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD, ZAGG Wired USB-C Keyboard and Mouse Kit - Silver

BB6K3LL/A

24-inch iMac with Retina 4.5K display: Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD, ZAGG Wired USB-C Keyboard and Mouse Kit - Silver

Mac mini

Z1JX1LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB SSD

Z1JX2LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 32GB, 1TB SSD

Z1CG0LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB SSD

MU9D3LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD

MU9E3LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD

MCYT4LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD

Z1JV5LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB SSD

Z1JV9LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 48GB, 1TB SSD

MCX44LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD

5-pack configurations

MU9G3LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD (Packaged in a 5-pack)

MU9H3LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD (Packaged in a 5-pack)

MCYW4LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD (Packaged in a 5-pack)

MCX54LL/A

Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD (Packaged in a 5-pack)

Mac Pro

Online only

Mac Pro - Rack: Available to order as a customized configuration through Apple 's online store for Education Institutions

Online only

Mac Pro - Tower: Available to order as a customized configuration through Apple 's online store for Education Institutions

Mac Studio

MU973LL/A

Mac Studio: Apple M3 Ultra chip with 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 96GB, 1TB

Z1CD3LL/A

Mac Studio: Apple M4 Max chip with 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 36GB, 1TB SSD

MU963LL/A

Mac Studio: Apple M4 Max chip with 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB, 512GB

Z1CD0LL/A

Mac Studio: Apple M4 Max chip with 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU, 128GB, 1TB SSD

Z1CD9LL/A

Mac Studio: Apple M4 Max chip with 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU, 48GB, 1TB SSD

Z1CD8LL/A

Mac Studio: Apple M4 Max chip with 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU, 64GB, 2TB SSD

MHQH4LL/A

Mac Studio: Apple M4 Max chip with 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 64GB, 1TB SSD

Macbook Neo

MHFA4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD - Silver

MHFC4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Touch ID - Silver

MHFD4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD - Citrus

MHFE4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Touch ID - Citrus

MHFF4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD - Indigo

MHFG4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Touch ID - Indigo

MHFH4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD - Blush

MHFJ4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Touch ID - Blush

5-pack configurations

MHFK4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD - Silver (Packaged in a 5-pack)

MHFL4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Touch ID - Silver (Packaged in a 5-pack)

MHFM4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD - Citrus (Packaged in a 5-pack)

MHFN4LL/A

13-inch MacBook Neo: Apple A18 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Touch ID - Citrus (Packaged in a 5-pack)

Price

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Smart Number	77-20260402115935 DCS	Advertised Date	04/21/2026 5:00 PM
RFx #	3170035571	Submission Date	04/29/2026 12:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	COMMODITIES
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	EQUIPMENT - TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	Bid Number: #397-APPLE-DCS27 Description: Educational Apple Brand Products Sealed bids 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, at which time all bids will be publicly o

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