Commissioners authorize Watchguard firewall purchase using state security funds

Aug 11, 2026

The board approved Quote No. QWSQ-11957-01 with More Power Technology Group to replace expiring county firewalls; the state approved use of information-security funding for the purchase.

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County staff reported that current firewalls are at end of life and the subscription funding was expiring. The state has approved use of information-security funds for replacement, and the board approved and authorized Chair Dan Cothren to sign Quote Number QWSQ-11957-01 with More Power Technology Group for a Watchguard firewall project following a motion by Commissioner Lee Tischer and second by Commissioner Mark Letham.

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