Desoto County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Hernando, MS
Country:: US

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417-PMS-DCS27 Print Management RFP (13537931)
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Oct 19, 2026
The DeSoto County School District is soliciting proposals for comprehensive print management services covering district-wide printing needs, supplies, production, maintenance, and consumables. The selected vendor will manage school-wide printing, paper and toner supplies, and provide on-site support under the solicitation specifications. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM CST on October 19, 2026, and may be submitted in sealed envelopes or electronically through the procurement platform.
Janitorial Cleaning and Paper Supplies – Bid #423-JCPS-DCS27
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Oct 13, 2026
The DeSoto County School District is seeking bids for janitorial cleaning services and paper supplies under Bid #423-JCPS-DCS27. Vendors must first submit unpriced proposals for evaluation, after which qualified vendors will be invited to participate in a line-item electronic reverse auction. Unpriced proposals are due October 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, and the reverse auction is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CST.

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Hernando
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
34,934
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2801320
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
43
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
4,483.82
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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76 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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76 / 100
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- Sole Source: Not recommended; if unavoidable and sale is less than $75,000, use sole source. Over $75,000, expect a public competitive bid.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. If no suitable coop: Prepare for a formal competitive solicitation.
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- Desoto County School District, MS has no discernible history of sole source awards; this path is not recommended. If unavoidable, be ready to respond to a public, competitive solicitation for any purchase over $75,000 (district standard).
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- The district uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed Sourcewell member; BASPC member; manual permits OMNIA Partners, TIPS, BuyBoard, 1GPA). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Desoto County School District Contracts

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Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document consists of an Agreement for Educational Staffing between Kelly Services, Inc. and DeSoto County Schools, alongside the Request for Proposal (RFP) process that initiated it. The contract, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 3, 2026, is for providing substitute staffing services for child nutrition workers on an as-needed basis. Pricing is structured hourly at $17.16 for Child Nutrition Program (CNP) positions, with an additional $9,000 fee for direct hires. The total contract amount is variable, as no minimum services are guaranteed.
Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document represents the third-year renewal of an educational staffing services agreement between Kelly Services, Inc. and DeSoto County Schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Kelly Services, Inc. will provide temporary employees for various education-related positions, including teachers, counselors, and assistants, with specific pay rates detailed in Exhibit A. The agreement is effective July 1, 2024, and is expected to run through June 30, 2025. Pricing is based on hourly or daily rates for services rendered, with provisions for pricing adjustments and placement fees for direct hires.
Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District
Effective: Jun 4, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a contract between Kelly Services, Inc. and DeSoto County Schools for the provision of Child Nutrition Substitute Staffing Services. The initial agreement began on June 4, 2025, and has been renewed for a second year, extending the service period until June 3, 2027. The contract specifies the obligations of both parties, details billing based on hourly rates for services rendered, and includes various legal and operational terms and conditions. Compensation for services is variable, dependent on work assignments, with no fixed total contract amount stated. The original Request for Proposal (RFP) for these services is also included, detailing the scope, general terms, and evaluation process.
Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an agreement between Kelly Services, Inc. and DeSoto County School District for educational staffing services, specifically substitute staffing, for the 2022-2023 school year (July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023). The initial agreement details responsibilities, billing terms, and rate schedules for various positions. It is supplemented by two amendments: one converting counselor and speech pathologist pay from daily to hourly, and another introducing a high-priority school vacancy rate. Compensation is based on specified hourly/daily rates and placement fees, rather than a single fixed contract amount.
Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.
This multi-part document details an "Agreement for Educational Staffing Services" between Kelly Services, Inc. and DeSoto County School District. The core agreement, originally effective July 1, 2022, establishes terms and conditions for substitute staffing. The document includes several amendments and pricing updates (Exhibits A) for different service periods. The latest amendment, for the 2023-2024 term (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), introduces a building substitute role and updates pricing. The contract specifies bill rates for various positions (e.g., teachers, counselors, assistants) on a daily or hourly basis, but a cumulative total contract amount is not explicitly stated.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Desoto County School District

DeSoto County Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received a report on the start of the school year. Action items included the approval of various financial reports, grant applications, and a significant volume of contractual agreements with vendors covering photography, software, facilities, and educational services. The board also authorized a capital project change order, a marketing release, memoranda of understanding with educational and correctional partners, and the advertisement for bids regarding student netbooks. Additionally, the board processed personnel recommendations and heard public commentary regarding specific terminology.
DeSoto County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Mar 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting covered a broad range of operational and financial items, including the approval of numerous service contracts with vendors ranging from transportation and student tours to media and photography services. The Board authorized the advertisement for bids on several capital projects, including parking lot expansion, flooring replacements, and the construction of a new Career Tech Center. Financial actions involved the approval of budget amendments, consolidated federal program revisions, grant submissions, and routine monthly financial statements. Personnel recommendations and policy revisions regarding student records were addressed. The session also included public commentary on facility use and student-related concerns, while the executive session focused on property, personnel, and student discipline matters.

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Stacey BranyanAccounting Manager

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Melissa ThomasAccounts Payable Manager

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Desoto County School District RFPs

417-PMS-DCS27 Print Management RFP (13537931)

Janitorial Cleaning and Paper Supplies – Bid #423-JCPS-DCS27

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Desoto County School District Contracts

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

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DeSoto County Board Of Education Regular Meeting

DeSoto County Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Desoto County School District RFPs

417-PMS-DCS27 Print Management RFP (13537931)

Janitorial Cleaning and Paper Supplies – Bid #423-JCPS-DCS27

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Desoto County School District Contracts

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

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DeSoto County Board Of Education Regular Meeting

DeSoto County Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Desoto County School District

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Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

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DeSoto County Board Of Education Regular Meeting

DeSoto County Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Desoto County School District RFPs

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Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Desoto County School District

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DeSoto County Board Of Education Regular Meeting

DeSoto County Board of Education Regular Meeting

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