ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, Mississippi will receive unpriced proposals for prequalification until 2:00 PM on October 6, 2026, Specifications may be obtained by visiting the website Plan House at www.Jacksoncoplans.com or the Purchasing Department at 2915 Canty Street, Suite D, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 or 228-769-3121. Proposals may be submitted by sealed envelope, electronic submittal or reverse auction process, please call Plan House at 662-407-0193. All sealed proposals must be on file with the Purchasing Director prior to or by the acceptance date and time as stated above. All proposals must be sealed and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with: LUMBER AND RELATED MATERIALS Copies of the Bid Package are available for free download at www.jacksoncoplans.com. Documents must be downloaded through the website to be on the official plan holders list. For questions regarding website accessibility or obtaining bid documents, please contact PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195 or via email at bids@phbidding.com. Unpriced proposals shall be submitted through the bid site. Responses will be reviewed, and vendors meeting the requirements in the bid package will be invited to participate in the online reverse auction, which will be held on October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pricing will only be received by approved bidders through the online reverse auction. Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders found in the Documents. Jackson County, Mississippi reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all bids. 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 lumber, material, and/or supply needs. 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 manufacture of equipment or items of commodity, but rather to select such equipment and or commodities is intended to establish standards only and bids submitted on equipment and commodities equal thereto shall be received and considered. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in whole by Jackson County, Mississippi. This procurement will be subject to the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI ___________________________________ Josh Eldridge, Clerk of the Board PUBLISH: September 13, 2026, and September 20, 2026 IPL0372628 Sep 13,20 2026