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 identified as the Lobby Leaf Sky Sculpture for the Mississippi Museum of Natural

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is pursuing a sole source procurement from SRS Fabrication Inc. for the design, fabrication, and permanent installation of the Lobby Leaf Sky Sculpture at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson, Mississippi. This one-of-a-kind artistic installation consists of sixteen hand-fabricated leaves made from heat-textured Lexan/polycarbonate featuring automotive candy paint and metallic veining. The project includes professional rigging and installation performed by a specialized four-person team from SRS Fabrication Inc. to ensure the safe placement of the suspended canopy. The estimated contract value is $69,200, which includes $51,200 for the sixteen custom leaves and $18,000 for rigging and installation services. This procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition because the artwork is a unique, non-commercial creation and the artist, Robert Scott Sodin, holds exclusive rights to the design and fabrication process. The solicitation, identified as RFX 3150006972, was posted on August 20, 2026, with a deadline for public objections set for September 9, 2026.