SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE (2) Brasco 5 x10 Slimline Series Aluminum Structures

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Apr 15, 2026
Due:	Apr 29, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	20 - Ship and Marine Equipment 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No:	9250-26-R-RFIN-00036
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	9250-26-R-RFIN-00036	Advertised Date	04/15/2026 12:00 AM
RFx #	3150006810	Submission Date	04/29/2026 12:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	COMMODITIES
RFx Opening Date	04/29/2026 12:00 AM	Sub Procurement Category	SUPPLIES - TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Req. for Information
Agency	MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
RFx Description	SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE (2) Brasco 5 x10 Slimline Series Aluminum Structures

Contact Information

Name	Debra Raines	Email	draines@procurement.msstate.edu
Phone		Fax

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
49043	Lab Eqpmt-Lab & Scie

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Mississippi State University

Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase

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Mississippi State University anticipates purchasing the item(s) listed below as a

sole source purchase. Anyone objecting to this purchase shall follow the

procedures outlined below.

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

(2)5’ X 10’ Slimline Series Aluminum Structure manufactured by Brasco International.

Three sided; full rear and side walls; front-centered windscreen with two ADA

openings. Dark bronze anodized aluminum finish. White acrylic dome roof with 12”

aluminum plate for fascia and integral gutter. Three-way split ¼” clear tempered

safety lass wall panels with tow horizontal mullions. 5’ wall-mount aluminum bench

with backrest. Solar lighting package with 55-watt rigid solar panel, one 32-amp hour

battery, solar controller, vented enclosure, and 4.3-watt LED light for general shelter

illumination

2. Explanation of the need to be fulfilled by this item(s), how is it unique from all other

options, and why it is the only one that can meet the specific needs of the department:

Since the inception of the SMART system, we have been installing the above-

mentioned Brasco shelters at all our shelter locations. Our goal is to have consistent

identity for all the locations. This is not only important for imagery, but also because

we need consistent dimensions for display cases, advertising materials, signage, and

ETA notification devices. By having a standard shelter, we can order parts and

interchange components as needed.

3. Name of company/individual selling the item and why that source is the only possible

source that can provide the required item(s):

Brasco International, Inc. was the selected company when the first shelters were

purchased for SMART with other companies being evaluated at the time

4. Estimated cost of item(s) and an explanation why the amount to be expended is

considered reasonable:

$11,975.00 for (1) shelter. Considering the way all things structure related have

escalated in cost over the past year, this price is in line with current costs.

5. Explanation of the efforts taken by the department to determine this is the only source

and the efforts used to obtain the best possible price:

Prior to selecting Brasco as the shelter of choice for the SMART transit system, other

vendors were evaluated. This included reviewing the shelter design type and the cost.

The SMART committee charged with making the decision for a shelter type chose to

go with the Brasco International structure. This decision has proven to be a solid

choice with the test of time in use.

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:

Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO

Director of Procurement Services, Chief Procurement Officer

jmayfield@procurement.msstate.edu

Subject Line must read “Sole Source Objection”

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.

If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, MSU determines that the commodity

in the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then MSU 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 MSU determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity,

then MSU will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. MSU will have the burden of

proving that the commodity is only provided by one (1) source.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.