Network Firewalls, Switches \& Accessories (Reverse Auction)

Description: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Forrest County Board of Supervisors will receive unpriced proposals to prequalify vendors for Network Firewalls, Switches & Accessories at 10:00 AM on November 24, 2026. Specifications may be obtained by visiting the website www.forrestcountymsbids.com. Unpriced Proposals may be submitted at www.forrestcountymsbids.com. For any questions relating to the electronic submittal or reverse auction process, please call PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195. All proposals may be submitted electronically at www.forrestcountymsbids.com no later than 10:00 AM on November 24, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated, and vendors submitting proposals will be invited to participate in the Electronic Reverse Auction. The Forrest County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to extend the auction date if necessary to complete the pre-qualification process. Bidding will be held by Electronic Reverse Auction on December 3, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM. Pricing will only be accepted through the online reverse auction process by vendors that are prequalified through the unpriced responses. It shall be incumbent upon each bidder to understand the specifications as listed herein and to obtain clarification when necessary. It is not the intent of the specifications to limit the bidding to any make or manufacturer of equipment or items of commodity, but rather to select such equipment and/or commodities to fill a specific need and perform a specific task. Any reference to name brand equipment or commodities is intended to establish standards only and bids submitted on equipment and commodities equal thereto shall be received and considered. Each Vendor/Contractor shall be required to ensure delivery and receipt of its sealed and/or electronic proposal by the agency prior to the submission deadline. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Modifications will not be considered after the closing date and time. The Board of Supervisors expressly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or any part of any or all bids and waive any informalities. Minority and women�s business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime bidders and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material, and/or supply needs. This procurement is funded in whole or in part by a federal DHS/FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program award and is subject to the federal requirements stated in the bid documents. This procurement will be subject to the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. FORREST COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI /s/ Terri Bell Terri Bell, President Forrest County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: /s/ Lance Reid Lance Reid, Chancery Clerk TO THE HUBCITY SPOKES: Publish this Notice to Bidders in the Legal Section on November 5, 2026, and November 12, 2026, and furnish TWO (2) PROOFS OF PUBLICATION for billing Forrest County.