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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks is conducting a sole-source procurement for printing state hunting stamps through RFx #3150006650, specifically seeking to acquire two distinct stamp products from Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. The procurement includes 2,730 dry gummed waterfowl stamps measuring 5.0" x 7.8780" printed in 4-color process on white stock, and 70,273 pressure-sensitive stamps measuring 3.5" x 6.0" for turkey hunting licenses. These specialized stamps require specific printing techniques, including sequential numbering, specialized paper, offset press specifications, and proprietary ink formulations to meet state and federal hunting law compliance requirements. The solicitation was published on December 19, 2025, with responses due by 2:00 p.m. on January 14, 2026, at the MDWFP office located at 1505 Eastover Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. Potential respondents can access complete documentation through the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration contract bid search website using the RFx number or by contacting John Lee at (601) 432-2154.

The procurement is designated as a sole-source purchase, effectively restricting competition to Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc., which is deemed the only vendor capable of producing these specialized hunting stamps. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The total contract value is $50,335.77, which breaks down to $5,185.88 for dry gummed stamps, $15,077.92 for pressure sensitive stamps, and $30,071.97 for the 2027 Wild Turkey stamps. The vendor will provide an initial proof with one revision, with additional proofs or artwork modifications incurring alteration charges at $170 per hour. The production timeline is estimated at 25 to 30 working days after proof approval, with an initial proof and one revision provided within 5 to 7 working days. The pricing reflects the proprietary nature of the materials and is considered consistent with market standards for similar state agency stamp production.