Sole Source request for Motorized 50 gallon Off Road Capable Fuel Caddy

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase #301-139

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The Mississippi State Department of Health anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a sole source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the procedures outlined below.

Commodity or commodities to be purchased (make, model, description):

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), Division of Strategic Planning and Response (SPR), responds to disasters resulting from both natural and human-caused events. To ensure continuity of operations at alternate sites within affected areas, MSDH-SPR seeks to purchase motorized, 50-gallon, off-road-capable fuel caddies. A motorized 50-gallon fuel cart designed to support generator operations by providing a safe and efficient means of transporting and dispensing fuel. These units will enable staff to refuel generators as needed while reducing the demand on logistics personnel by extending the time between required site visits. MSDH-SPR is requesting the purchase of four 50-gallon motorized fuel caddies to enhance operational sustainability and improve response capabilities during disaster operations.

Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice to: Cynthia Brasher, Mississippi State Department of Health Purchasing Department, 570 E. Woodrow Wilson, Room 137A Underwood Building, Jackson, MS 39216 or P. O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700.

Responses may be hand delivered, via regular mail, overnight delivery or by e-mail: Cynthia.brasher@msdh.ms.gov. The envelope or e-mail should reference the sole source number.

The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement. Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable. The enclosed form (OSS) may be used if you so desire.

If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, Mississippi State Department of Health determines that the commodity in the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then Mississippi State Department of Health will withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.

If Mississippi State Department of Health determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity, the Mississippi State Department of Health will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. Mississippi State Department of Health will have the burden of proving that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.

Notices/objections, etc. will be accepted at any time prior to: September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CST)