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The Board of Supervisors of Forrest County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the Juvenile Detention Center Cell Door Replacement project. Bids must be received by 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with submission instructions specifying that bids be either placed in sealed envelopes marked with "BID," the item name, and the bid opening date, or submitted electronically through the county's bidding website at www.forrestcountymsbids.com. Detailed specifications and bid forms are available through the Office of the Purchase Clerk at P.O. Box 1310, 641 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1310, by telephone at (601) 545-6078, or through the county bidding website. Interested bidders may direct inquiries regarding bid specifics to Rochelle Campbell, Purchase Clerk, or contact PH Bidding at (662) 407-0193 or admin@phbidding.com for questions about website access or document procurement. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in accordance with Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13, with contract award anticipated to go to the lowest and best qualified bidder.

The procurement documents provided do not explicitly identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or established award value ranges. Bidders must comply with all applicable Mississippi state law and procurement regulations as outlined in the solicitation. The Notice to Bidders was published in the Legal Section of the HubCity Spokes on February 5, 2026 and February 12, 2026, with two proofs of publication required for billing purposes. No specific technical infrastructure integration requirements or incumbent contractor information was disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Prospective bidders are advised to contact the Purchase Clerk directly for any clarification regarding qualifications, evaluation criteria, or budget parameters related to this detention facility improvement project.