Neshoba County School District is soliciting sealed bids for E-Rate-funded Category 2 eligible products and services. Interested bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid conference on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 1123 Golf Course Road, Philadelphia, Mississippi. Bids are due by 1:00 p.m. on December 9, 2026, and may be submitted in a sealed envelope to the District or electronically through Central Bidding.
Neshoba County School District is soliciting sealed bids for E-Rate-funded Category 2 eligible products and services. Interested bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid conference on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 1123 Golf Course Road, Philadelphia, Mississippi. Bids are due by 1:00 p.m. on December 9, 2026, and may be submitted in a sealed envelope to the District or electronically through Central Bidding.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Philadelphia
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,972
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2803060
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
Rockets
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
453.61
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Neshoba County School District, MS:No evidence of an approved sole source path. Mississippi law (§31-7-13) requires multiple quotes over $5,000 and formal bidding over $75,000, and the district enforces a strict PO requirement (Policy DJEG). Practical note: steer to cooperative purchasing and frame your offer as pre-competed and budget-friendly for faster approval.
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You can be onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The district has used cooperative purchasing; they are an active Sourcewell member (Account #182826).
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Neshoba County School District
Neshoba County School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2027
Date: Jun 12, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This Dropout Prevention Plan outlines strategies for the Neshoba County School District to ensure all students graduate college and career ready. The plan focuses on four key areas: reducing retention rates in early grades (kindergarten, first, and second), targeting subgroups needing additional assistance for graduation, developing dropout recovery initiatives for students aged 17-21, and facilitating the transition of students from juvenile detention centers back to their home school district. The overarching vision is to increase student achievement for all students.
Neshoba County School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2025-2026
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This Dropout Prevention Plan for the Neshoba County School District aims for all students to graduate college and career-ready. It outlines strategies across four key areas: reducing retention rates in early grades (kindergarten, first, and second), providing targeted assistance for subgroups needing additional support to meet graduation requirements, implementing dropout recovery initiatives for students aged 17-21, and facilitating the transition of students from juvenile detention centers back to the home school district.
Neshoba County School District English Learner (EL) Plan
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Neshoba County School District.
The Neshoba County School District's English Learner (EL) Plan outlines comprehensive processes to ensure students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) receive equitable and high-quality education. Key areas include identifying and enrolling EL students, providing instructional supports and services, fostering parent and family engagement, assessing English language proficiency, managing EL status exit, monitoring former ELs, and continuously evaluating program effectiveness. The plan aims for all students to graduate college and career ready, emphasizing intellectual, emotional, and physical development in a safe environment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Neshoba County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
