A sole source purchase for replacement parts and attachments for a Bridge Inspection Unit for District II-Batesville for Mississippi Department of Transportation This equipment is utilized to perform annual inspection in accordance with current ANSI requ

This is a sole-source procurement by the Mississippi Department of Transportation for replacement parts and attachments for a specialized Bridge Inspection Unit used by District II in Batesville. The procurement is justified due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, with Aspen Aerials, Inc. being the sole manufacturer capable of supplying compatible parts that meet ANSI A92 safety standards for bridge inspection devices. The contract includes four specific components: a leveling tube weldment, four bearings, two nylock jam nuts, and two switch levers with rollers, totaling an estimated contract value of $5,987.25. All parts must be original Aspen Aerials components, and no third-party or aftermarket alternatives are permitted. The inspection and acceptance of the parts will occur at the Mississippi DOT District II location in Batesville, with final acceptance responsibility resting with the state agency. Aspen Aerials is contractually obligated to conduct annual inspections and manufacturer testing to ensure ongoing compliance with ANSI A92 standards, and only their authorized personnel may perform repairs or provide training for operators and mechanics. The solicitation, issued under number 1941-26-R-RFIN-00005, was posted on June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 8, 2026, and submission must be made as a non-electronic hard copy to the designated mailing address in Jackson, Mississippi. The procurement does not involve competitive bidding, nor does it include formal evaluation factors, contract options, or detailed packaging and marking requirements beyond the necessity of using manufacturer-specific part numbers. Payment terms are net 30 days, though no formal remit-to address or accounting codes have been specified. The agency’s point of contact is Ashley Harrell, and all contract compliance hinges on adherence to the manufacturer’s exclusive service and certification requirements.