Project Information

Bid Title

Gym Bleachers for Hancock North Central Elementary

Issuing Agency

State Government of Mississippi

Location

Mississippi

Published Date

Jun 19, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

53-20260521071124 HCSD

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Project Description

Procurement Details

Smart Number	53-20260521071124 HCSD	Advertised Date	06/19/2026 5:00 PM
RFx #	3170036005	Submission Date	06/23/2026 9:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	CONSTRUCTION
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	CONSTRUCTION - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	The Hancock County School District is requesting sealed bids for Gym Bleachers for Hancock North Central Elementary. Bids will be opened on June 23rd at 9:00 AM at the Hancock County School District Office at 18375 HWY 603, Kiln, MS 39556. Bids can b

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PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
42004	Auditorium, Stadium

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AWARD AMOUNT

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Attachments HNCE Gym Bleachers 2026 RFP.pdf

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Request for Proposal

For Hancock North Central Elementary Gym Bleachers (2026)

The Hancock County School District is requesting sealed bids for Gym Bleachers for Hancock North

Central Elementary.

Statement of Need

Hancock County School District wishes to install Gym Bleachers at Hancock North Central

Elementary.

Proposals should include a realistic assessment of cabling and switching as well as other equipment

necessary to support this project. Technical specifications of equipment should be provided with the

proposal along with the Scope of Work describing this “turn-key” project.

After implementation of the successful vendor’s proposal, if additional equipment, cabling or labor

is needed, the vendor will bear all costs necessary to satisfy the requirements of this RFP.

General Information

The specifications herein are provided to convey the intent of the upgrades and do not indicate

every cable or component necessary for the complete installation that the proposing vendor shall

provide.

Prices quoted shall be all-inclusive (including shipping costs, installation of equipment, training,

support, trash removal, etc.) and represent complete installation. Prices quoted in the vendor’s

response will remain in effect for a period of twelve (12) months from the time of the contract

signing.

Omissions in the proposal of any provision herein described shall not be construed as to relieve the

vendor of any responsibility or obligation to the complete and satisfactory delivery, operation and

support of any services.

Should the vendor have questions or find discrepancies in, or omissions from this RFP, or shall be in

doubt to its meaning, the vendor shall at once notify Hancock County School District. All questions

should be emailed to procurement@hancockschools.net with the subject line “2026 Hancock North

Central Elementary Gym Bleachers RFP Question”. Any response will be uploaded as an addendum

on www.centralbidding.com and will also be posted to our school district website at

https://www.hancockschools.net/

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It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to visit this page or email

procurement@hancockschools.net prior to bid submission to ensure they have the latest

information.

If the vendor would like to do an on-site walkthrough, please email

procurement@hancockschools.net with the subject line “2026 Hancock North Central Elementary

Gym Bleachers RFP Walkthrough” no later than 5PM on June 12th. The walkthrough will take place

June 15th, beginning at 9:00 AM. Location details will be given once we confirm the vendor is doing

an on-site walkthrough via email.

Onsite walkthroughs will help identify building materials, existing equipment, etc. Vendors will be

responsible for taking any needed measurements during a walkthrough.

Bid Submission Instructions

Bids will be opened on June 23rd at 9:00 AM at the Hancock County School District Office at 18375

HWY 603, Kiln, MS 39556. Bids can be submitted electronically via www.centralbidding.com or in a

sealed envelope clearly marked as follows:

“2026 Hancock North Central Elementary Gym Bleachers RFP”

Envelopes not marked will remain sealed.

The Hancock County School District reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any

informalities.

It is the sole responsibility of the respondents to ensure their responses arrive in a timely manner.

Late arrivals will be rejected. The Hancock County School District is not responsible for delays of any

commercial carrier or delays incurred by the respondents.

Certificate of Responsibility

Each Bidder submitting a bid in excess of $50,000 on public projects must show on his bid and on the

face of the envelope containing the bid, his Certificate of Responsibility Number, as required by

Section 31-3-5 and 31-3-21 (latest edition) Mississippi Code of 1972. If the bid does not exceed the

amount of $50,000 on public projects, a notation stating must appear on the face of the envelope.

When multiple contractors submit a joint venture bid in excess of $50,000.00 on public projects, a

Joint Venture Certificate of Responsibility Number is required on the bid and face of the envelope. If

the Joint Venture has no Joint Venture Certificate of Responsibility number, then each member of

the Joint Venture must indicate their individual Certificate of Responsibility numbers on the bid and

on the face of the envelope.

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Each subcontractor whose Subcontract exceeds $50,000 on public projects shall have a Certificate of

Responsibility Number, as required by Section 31-3-15 and 31-3-21 (latest version), Mississippi Code.

Evaluation Methodology

A contract shall be awarded based on the vendor submission that best meets the needs of the

school system.

The following factors will be considered when evaluating proposals:

•​ Price of goods and services;

•​ The quality of the vendor’s goods or services;

•​ The extent to which the goods/services meet the district’s needs;

•​ Preference will be given for prior positive experience with the vendor;

•​ Be able to supply all products and services;

•​ Be an authorized dealer in the State of Mississippi for all products;

•​ Length of Warranty and detailed warranty Information

Hancock County School District reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals or sections thereof

when the rejection is in the best interest of the school system. Hancock County School District

reserves the right to award to other than the lowest bidder when, in the judgement of the district

administration, it is in the best interest of the district to do so. Hancock County School District

reserves the right to award without further discussion. Hancock County School District reserves the

right to reject any and all proposals any part or parts of a proposal, waive any

technicalities/informalities, increase or reduce quantities, make modifications or specifications, and

award any or the entire contract in a manner that is in the best interest of Hancock County School

District. Contracts will be awarded to the vendor submitting the proposal determined to be in the

best interests of Hancock County School District.

Notification of award will be by a letter of acceptance via email. The letter of acceptance citing the

RFP consummates the contract which consists of the RFP, the vendor’s offer, and the signed letter of

acceptance. Subsequent purchase orders may be issued as appropriate.

Hancock County School District shall have the right to terminate for default all or any part of this

contract if offeror breaches any of the terms hereof or if the offeror becomes insolvent or files any

petition in bankruptcy. Such right of termination is in addition to and not in lieu of any other

remedies which Hancock County School District may have in law or equity, specifically including, but

not limited to, the right to collect for damages or demand specific performance. Hancock County

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School District has the right to terminate this contract for convenience, without penalty, for non-

appropriation or non-availability of funds by delivery to the offeror of a “Notice of Termination”

specifying the extent to which performance hereunder is terminated and the date upon which such

termination becomes effective.

Objective Needs

Hancock County School District’s objective is for vendors to propose a solution that will meet the

criteria of replacing our old Gym Bleachers with newer Gym Bleachers at Hancock North Central

Elementary.

●​ Removal & Disposal of existing gym bleachers (picture underneath current bleachers section)

●​ 1 Set of Telescopic Bleacher Seating System: 8-row x 93’ long or equivalent product

●​ 1 Set of Telescopic Bleacher Seating System: 8-row x 77’ long or equivalent product

●​ Features of bleachers:

○​ Existing Power to be reused. The owner will be responsible for any upgrades or

changes.

○​ Red plastic seats or equivalent product

○​ Foot level aisles with intermediate steps and rails

○​ Self-storing end rails and recoverable ADA seating

○​ Panelam non-slip deck boards or equivalent product

If after the completion of this project the District discovers that the Gym Bleachers does not meet

what is required in this RFP then the vendor will be required to do whatever is necessary to meet

the specifications with no additional cost to Hancock County School District.

Equipment & Installation Specification

•​ Proposals must include cabling and all necessary components.

•​ Proposals must include an itemized cost of labor and installation.

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Current Bleachers

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 337127Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
• NAICS 339920Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
• NAICS 423910Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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