SOLE SOURCE INFORMATION.docx
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- 1941-26-R-RFIN-00001
- Solicitation number
- 3150006466
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- Mississippi
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This document is a Sole Source Procurement Information file from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), specifically involving the Materials Division's procurement of replacement parts for a Tinius Olsen Rebar Machine Test Universal Load Frame Equipment. The equipment is critical for performing tensile testing on reinforcing steel, steel cable, bolts, direct tension indicators, and cast-iron test bars, and the agency requires specific replacement parts to maintain its operational capabilities.
The procurement is being conducted through a sole source process, with the manufacturer being the exclusive supplier of these replacement parts and not allowing any distributors to sell them. MDOT has taken steps to validate the procurement by publishing an advertisement in a local newspaper, entering a Request for Information (RFIN) into the MAGIC portal, and negotiating directly with the vendor to ensure competitive pricing. Interested parties who wish to object to this sole source procurement can submit a detailed explanation on the Objection to Sole Source Determination (OSS) form and contact MDOT Procurement Division representatives Ashley Harrell or Marvin Grayer at the provided contact information.
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SOLE SOURCE INFORMATION
1. Question: What commodity is the agency seeking to procure?
Answer: MDOT is seeking to procure a sole source procurement for replacement parts for a Tinius Olson -Rebar Machine Test Universal Load Frame Equipment.
2. Question: Why is this commodity the only one that can meet the needs of the agency?
Answer: The Tinius Olson -Rebar Machine Test Universal Load Fram Equipment is used by the Materials Division of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. This equipment is utilized to perform tensile testing for reinforcing steel, stee cable, bolts, direct tension indicators, and cast-iron test bars. The replacement parts are needed for the equipment to properly function.
3. Question: Why is the source the only person or entity that can provide the required commodity?
Answer: The manufacturer is the only supplier for these replacement parts. The manufacture does not allow any distributors to sell the parts.
4. Question: Why is the amount to be expended for these commodities reasonable?
Answer: The amount to be expended for this commodity is quoted by the manufacturer. This amount is felt to be reasonable for the quote given to MDOT.
5. Question: What did the agency do to obtain the best possible price for the commodities?
Answer: The agency is running an ad in the local newspaper and entered an RFIN into the MAGIC portal to obtain as much information as possible on the availability and pricing of the items in question. The agency also negotiated with the vendor to obtain the best price possible for the requested commodities.
6. Questions: Who needs to be contacted if a person or entity wants to object to this sole source procurement?
Answer: Anyone wishing to protest this sole source procurement should give a detailed explanation on the Objection to Sole Source Determination (OSS} form that is attached in this RFIN as to why the commodity is not a sole source procurement and should notify the following:
Ashley Harrell or Marvin Grayer MDOT Procurement Division 401 North West Street, Room 5100 Jackson, MS 39201 601.359.7300 601.359.7302
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