SOLE SOURCE DETERMINATION.pdf

This is a Sole Source Determination document issued by the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board for Kelley Brothers Contractors, Inc. The contract is for the safe, effective, and efficient removal, storage, and disposal of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) and other environmentally hazardous materials found on oil and gas well sites throughout Mississippi. The contract term is set to run ASAP through September 30, 2029, with the contract amount listed as TBD. The determination explains that Kelley Brothers is uniquely qualified due to their experience in oilfield construction, environmental remediation, and specialized handling of NORM materials.

The funding for this contract comes from a U.S. Department of Interior grant to the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board. The agency conducted a noncompetitive negotiation with Kelley Brothers by comparing past project costs with out-of-state entities and considering general knowledge of expenses related to NORM disposal. The determination states that using an out-of-state vendor would increase costs due to travel and logistics, and that Kelley Brothers is the only in-state entity with the required capabilities to perform these services cost-effectively. The document includes a 14-day public notice period during which objections can be filed, followed by a 7-day objection submission window.