NOTICE is hereby given that the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors will receive quotes until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, for the following:
           
RFQ NO. LC010-2025: PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE
 
The Board of Supervisors is soliciting quotes from qualified Respondents that are interested in providing property and casualty insurance coverage to the County for the term beginning March 25, 2025. To be considered, prospective firms must submit a complete response as required based on the documents within the proposal package. The bid opening will be held in the boardroom located on the 1st floor.
 
Detailed specifications and forms/documents can either be downloaded from Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors website at https://lauderdalecounty.org or Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com.
 
Electronic Bids can be submitted via Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com.   
 
Sealed Bids can be submitted by mail via USPS, by courier service i.e., FedEx or by hand to the Lauderdale County Purchasing Department, 612 22nd Avenue S, 2nd Floor – Suite 2013, Meridian, MS 39301, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Envelopes must be received by the acceptance date and time listed above. 
 
Each bid must be received in a sealed envelope which is clearly marked on the outside:
“RFQ #LC010-2025 PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE – LAUDERDALE COUNTY”
               
After the time and in a designated room and place, the names of the Companies submitting bids will be publicly read. No further information will be read, discussed, or provided until the evaluation of all submittals is completed. No extension of the bidding period will be made other than by a formal written addendum to this Bid. Any bids received after the date and time listed above will not be accepted.
 
From the bids submitted, the Board of Supervisors shall select the most qualified based on price, and other relevant factors, negotiate and enter a contract, all pursuant to Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
 
No Vendor may withdraw his/her submission within thirty (30) days after date of opening bids without the consent of Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors.
 
The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids and waive informalities in bidding.