MDWFP notice of sole source purchase of a minimum of one (1) - maximum of (4) Apex electro fishers.

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Jan 16, 2026
Due:	Feb 5, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	X - Lease or Rental of Facilities
Solicitation No:	1464-26-R-RFIN-00006
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	1464-26-R-RFIN-00006	Advertised Date	01/16/2026 2:00 PM
RFx #	3150006680	Submission Date	02/05/2026 2:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	COMMODITIES
RFx Opening Date	02/05/2026 2:00 PM	Sub Procurement Category	SOLE SOURCE NOTICES
RFx Type	Req. for Information
Agency	MS DEPT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS
RFx Description	MDWFP notice of sole source purchase of a minimum of one (1) - maximum of (4) Apex electro fishers.

Contact Information

Name	John Lee	Email	JOHNLEE@WFP.MS.GOV
Phone	6018089266	Fax

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
12037	BoatEquipFishLocator

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Eclectro Fisher Sole-Source

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Sole-Source Justiﬁcation for Hunter Education Materials Purchase Mississippi

Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks

Materials: Smith-Root Inc.

Description of the Commodity: The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks

seeks to procure Apex Electro ﬁsher for biologist ﬁsh studies.

MANUAL

APEX CONTROL BOX

FOOTSWITCH 15FT CABLE

ANODE CABLE 15 FT

CATHODE CABLE 15 FT

INPUT POWER CABLE 30A 10FT

HAT SRI APEX

INCLUDES 1 YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Generator requirements:

Maximum Output: to reach maximum rated control box output,

use an 8000 running watt 240-volt output. Continuous 240V at

33A 50/60Hz single phase.

Smaller Generators: lower power generators can be used.

Generators must be 240 VAC output.

Unbonded: Generator must have un-bonded or ﬂoating neutral

Plug: Standard plug twist lock 4-pin plug designed for 220-volt

30 amps, NEMA number L14-30P

These resources are integral to the agency's collection of scientiﬁc ﬁsh data.

Explanation of Why the Commodity is the Only One that Can Meet the Needs of the

Agency: The APEX is the only electro ﬁsher with built in scientiﬁc data monitoring and

recording that allows the biologist to download the recorded data via ﬂash drive for analyzing

and mapping. This is not offered on any other electroﬁshing equipment in the world. The APEX

boat electro ﬁsher records more than 24 hours of GPS, electrical input, electrical outputs,

warning codes, and performance information for every second of electroﬁshing. Additionally, it

is the only boat electro ﬁsher to have a built in USB port to download all electroﬁshing data

while also allowing the upload of new software.

Explanation of Why the Source is the Only Entity That Can Provide the Required

Commodity: no other company manufactures a boat electro ﬁsher with the capabilities of the

APEX Boat electro ﬁsher. This equipment allows for hundreds of thousands of different

electrical output combinations. The Programmable Output Waveform concept is patented by

Smith-Root and not available from any other source, providing access to the most effective

and safe output waveforms available. Additionally, the APEX is readily available to receive any

future software improvements through email, therefore providing the simplest and lowest cost

access to any newly developed waveforms and capabilities in the future. The APEX is the only

electro ﬁsher with built in scientiﬁc data monitoring and recording that allows the biologist to

download the recorded data via ﬂash drive for analyzing and mapping. This is not offered on

any other electroﬁshing equipment in the world.

Explanation of Why the Amount to Be Expended for the Commodity is Reasonable: The

total cost of the materials and freight is $15,520.00. This pricing reﬂects the proprietary nature

of the materials, and The Smith-Root APEX Electroﬁshing Control Box is not available from any

other source in the United States or at a reduced price. As the majority of sales from Smith-

Root are to government agencies, they are required to sell to all vendors at the same price. It

also singularly provides the electrical output capabilities that would require the purchase of

two of the other manufacturers' Electro ﬁshers. The cost ensures that MDWFP receives

comprehensive, high-quality materials necessary for its programs, while maintaining ﬁscal

responsibility.

Efforts Made to Obtain the Best Possible Price: Due to the proprietary nature of Smith-Root

Apex electro ﬁsher control box, no other vendors can provide equivalent materials. However,

Smith-Root Inc has provided competitive pricing that aligns with the unique value and

exclusivity of these resources.

Procedures for Addressing Objections: The terms of this proposed sole-source procurement

will be published on the state’s procurement portal for the required 14 days. Any person or

entity that objects to this designation and believes they can provide the commodity will be

invited to submit an objection with a detailed explanation.

Objection Submission Details: Responses are due by February 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and may

be mailed or delivered by hand or courier service to the following address:

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks Attn: John Lee, Procurement Officer

1505 Eastover Drive Jackson, MS 39211

Objections may also be submitted electronically via MAGIC. Vendors without a MAGIC Vendor

Account should register through the MAGIC Self-Registration Tool. All objections will be

reviewed in accordance with procurement rules.

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MDWFP notice of sole source purchase of a minimum of one (1) - maximum of (4) Apex electro fishers.

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