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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is proceeding with a sole-source purchase from SRS Fabrication Inc. for the Lobby Leaf Sky Sculpture, a one-of-a-kind permanent art installation for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science lobby in Jackson, Mississippi, with objections to the sole-source designation due September 9, 2026.

This is a non-competitive procurement. SRS Fabrication Inc. is identified as the sole provider and original creator of the sculptural concept, with no alternative suppliers capable of producing the identical installation. The notice of intent to sole source was posted to the State of Mississippi procurement portal on August 20, 2026, for a minimum of 14 days; objections must be submitted through the portal no later than 2:00 PM CDT on September 9.

The scope comprises design, fabrication, and installation of 16 custom sculptural leaves fabricated from Lexan polycarbonate sheet with heat texturing and automotive candy paint finishes in deep greens with silver or gold metallic detailing. The installation includes four small rated rig eyebolts for positioning options, three-day on-site installation by SRS lead team, and shipping from Las Vegas, Nevada to Jackson, Mississippi.

The estimated contract cost is $69,200. The vendor quote dated May 27, 2026, itemizes costs at $51,200 for 16 fabricated leaves at $3,200 each and $18,000 for the three-day installation team; shipping and rigging hardware are included. Payment terms are cash.

SRS Fabrication Inc. is located at 5182 Blissful Valley Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada 89149, represented by Robert Scott Sodin. The RFX number is 3150006972. Contact Candice W. at candicew@wfp.ms.gov or (601) 432-2068 for complete notice details and procurement portal access at https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search.