Lauderdale County School District

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

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BID NUMBER 27-1458 INTERCOM PROJECT 2026.
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
The Lauderdale County School District is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of an intercom/classroom communication and notification system at four district schools. The specified equipment is Valcom-brand to remain compatible with the District’s existing district-wide Valcom intercom infrastructure. Sealed and electronic bids are due October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will be publicly opened at the District’s Central Service Office in Meridian, Mississippi.

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Meridian
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,940
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2802430
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Mascot
School mascot.
Bulldog
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
928.76
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
75 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Procurement Hell Score
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75 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Not viable here—steer to formal bid.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Mississippi DFA Statewide Agency Contracts, ITS EPLs, OMNIA Partners, and PEPPM; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Lauderdale County School District, MS: There is a complete lack of verifiable sole source contracts and high opacity. This channel is not viable—redirect efforts to the district’s formal, sealed competitive bidding process. Practical note: The district relies on formal bidding for larger purchases, reinforcing that sole source is not a workable path here.
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- There is no evidence the district uses cooperative purchasing today; Sourcewell membership appears dormant. We don't have evidence they use co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Lauderdale County School District

Lauderdale County School District Regular Board Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda focused on various operational, financial, and educational approvals. Key actions included the approval of multiple service contracts, educational software renewals, and inter-agency MOUs. The board reviewed and approved school improvement updates, staff lists, and athletic incentives. Furthermore, the meeting addressed property management matters, including 16th section assignments, insurance services, and various maintenance-related bids for garbage and propane services. Financial reporting, personnel recommendations, and student transfers were also addressed, alongside discussions on school sports programs and risk management.
Lauderdale County School District Regular Board Meeting
Date: Mar 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed a wide range of operational and academic approvals. Key topics included the authorization of school improvement updates, employment of additional staff, contractual agreements for facility and educational projects, and childcare facility adjustments. The Board addressed various financial items, including the acceptance of donations, approval of field trip and fundraiser requests, and reviews of financial reports such as cash flow, balance sheets, and budget statuses. Additionally, the agenda covered property management, specifically 16th section easements, policy modifications regarding early graduation, personnel actions including resignations and recommendations, and project updates involving retrofitting and community partnerships.

Key Contacts

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Meredith BrooksAccounts Manager

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Evelyn ChaudronAccounts Manager

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BID NUMBER 27-1458 INTERCOM PROJECT 2026.

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Lauderdale County School District RFPs

BID NUMBER 27-1458 INTERCOM PROJECT 2026.

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Lauderdale County School District Regular Board Meeting

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