Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170035672
DeSoto County Schools Solicits Bids for 11,984 Cases of USA-Made Copy Paper
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
3170035672
NAICS
424120
DeSoto County Schools in Hernando, Mississippi is seeking bids for a large-scale supply of copy paper for district-wide use. - Government Buyer: - DeSoto County Schools, Purchasing Department (Hernando, MS) - Products Requested: - Copy paper, white, 20#, 8.5 x 11 inches - 500 sheets per ream, 10 reams per case - Total quantity: 11,984 cases - Must be USA manufactured and non-recycled - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to multiple individual school locations across the district - District may split deliveries: half in August and half in January at the original bid price - Flexible delivery schedules per school location - Procurement Process: - Unpriced proposals followed by a reverse auction for approved bidders - Compliance with insurance and background check requirements is mandatory - No specific OEMs or brands are named; the solicitation is open to all compliant manufacturers - Notable Requirements: - Only USA-manufactured, non-recycled copy paper will be accepted - Strict adherence to product specifications and delivery instructions is required
Description
The DeSoto County School Board of Education is soliciting unpriced proposals for the supply of copy paper. Proposals must be received either physically at the Board of Education office in Hernando, MS, or electronically via www.centralbidding.com by the specified deadline. The procurement process includes a bid opening on May 8, 2026, and a reverse auction on May 13, 2026, with anticipated board approval on May 21, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with submission requirements and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.