Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006810
Mississippi State University Sole Source Purchase of Brasco Aluminum Transit Shelters
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
April 29, 2026
Identifier
3150006810
NAICS
423390
Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for two 5x10 Slimline Series Aluminum Structures for its SMART transit system. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services - OEM Highlight: - Brasco International, Inc. is the specified and sole manufacturer for the required shelters - Products Requested: - Two (2) 5x10 Slimline Series Aluminum Structures - Features include: - Three-sided shelter with full rear and side walls - Front-centered windscreen with two ADA openings - Dark bronze anodized aluminum finish - White acrylic dome roof with aluminum fascia and gutter - Clear tempered safety glass wall panels - Wall-mount aluminum benches with backrest - Solar lighting package (55-watt solar panel, battery, controller, enclosure, LED light) - Unique Requirements: - Standardization across all SMART transit system locations for consistent identity, dimensions, and part interchangeability - Only Brasco International, Inc. shelters meet these requirements due to prior selection and evaluation - Estimated Value: - $11,975 per shelter (total estimated value: $23,950) - Place of Performance: - Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Description
Mississippi State University is soliciting a sole source purchase for two Brasco 5 x10 Slimline Series Aluminum Structures. These structures are unique and standardized for the SMART transit system to maintain consistent identity, dimensions, and interchangeability of parts across all shelter locations. The procurement is open with a response deadline of April 29, 2026. The purchase is justified due to the specific design and previous selection of Brasco International as the sole provider meeting the department's needs.