1711-26-R-RFIN-00005

The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) has issued a Sole Source Notice for the procurement of CMI, Inc. Intoxilyzer 9000 breath alcohol testing equipment and accessories. The procurement encompasses 15 complete Intoxilyzer 9000 assemblies with one-year warranties, priced at $9,095.00 each, along with an extensive array of accompanying accessories including keyboards, mouthpieces, gas systems, barcode scanners, printers, cables, assemblies, o-rings, and batteries. The Intoxilyzer 9000 is a specialized evidentiary breath testing instrument designed to detect alcohol presence in individuals suspected of driving under the influence, utilizing a unique four-wavelength infrared detection method. Interested parties are required to submit any written objections to the sole source justification by Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 pm local time, addressed to Sonya Williams or Britney Wesley in the Procurement Department, located on the 4th Floor, Room 402 in Jackson, MS 39216. MSFL has justified the sole source procurement by asserting that CMI, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of this specific equipment, and that their existing testing program is approximately twenty years old with instruments nearing end-of-life.

The solicitation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. MSFL has outlined a clear process for potential objectors, requiring them to demonstrate the existence of comparable equipment, explain how alternative equipment meets agency needs, provide procurement sources, and include written authorization from CMI, Inc. if claiming alternative distribution channels. If MSFL determines that alternative sources exist, the sole source request will be withdrawn, and the procurement will transition to a competitive bid process. Conversely, if only one source is confirmed, the agency will appeal the determination to the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB). The total estimated purchase amount is $249,099.85, which covers the 15 Intoxilyzer 9000 assemblies and associated accessories. MSFL has emphasized that all options to obtain the most competitive pricing have been exhausted and that the proposed amount aligns with expected price ranges for the requested equipment. The procurement is critically focused on maintaining highway safety operations by replacing aging breath alcohol testing infrastructure.