Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006972

Sole Source Custom Art Installation: Lobby Leaf Sky Sculpture for Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement for a custom art installation at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) - Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Jackson, MS - OEM/Vendor: - SRS Fabrication Inc. (sole creator and fabricator) - Products Requested: - Lobby Leaf Sky Sculpture - Sixteen custom sculptural leaves - Made from Lexan/polycarbonate sheet - Features heat texturing, automotive candy paint, metallic detailed outlining and veining - Each leaf includes rigging eyebolts for installation - Specified leaf colors: deep greens, metallic details in silver or gold - Services Requested: - Design, fabrication, and installation rigging by a four-person SRS lead team - Shipping of leaves from Las Vegas, NV to Jackson, MS - Unique Requirements: - One-of-a-kind, original artistic concept designed specifically for the museum lobby - SRS Fabrication Inc. is the exclusive provider; no alternate suppliers or distributors can offer this installation - Installation to be completed by the vendor's specialized team - Procurement subject to public objection period per Mississippi regulations - Estimated Contract Value: - $69,200 to $76,700 (based on provided quotes) - NAICS: 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) - NIGP: 05280 (Sculpture), 96246 (Installation Services)

Description

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks intends to make a sole source purchase from SRS Fabrication Inc. for a one-of-a-kind permanent art installation called the Lobby Leaf Sky Sculpture for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science lobby. The installation consists of sixteen custom leaves made from Lexan/polycarbonate sheet with heat texturing, automotive candy paint, and metallic detailing. The project includes installation rigging by a four-person SRS lead team. This unique artwork is designed specifically for the museum lobby and cannot be obtained through standard competitive sourcing.

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