SOLE SOURCE GAYLORD SAPPHIRE EXHIBIT CASE.pdf

This document is a sole source letter from Gaylord Archival to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History dated July 09, 2025, concerning the Gaylord® Sapphire™ Series Museum Cases. The letter explicitly states that these museum cases are exclusively proprietary to Gaylord Bros., Inc., with the company being the sole manufacturer and distributor of this specific product line. Gaylord Bros., Inc. reserves all exclusive rights to the product line, design, trade dress, and distribution rights.

The letter provides contact information for Jody L Chastain from Gaylord Archival, including phone numbers (800-448-6160), fax (800-595-7265), and email (jody.chastain@gaylord.com). The company is located at 7282 William Barry Boulevard in Syracuse, NY 13212. The sole source designation suggests that the Mississippi Department of Archives and History may be seeking to procure these specific museum cases directly from Gaylord Bros., Inc., without competitive bidding due to the product's unique proprietary nature.