11.26.24_Moonwalk_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf

This document is a sole source letter dated November 26, 2024, from PPG Automotive Refinish to Beth SharpTolly, Buyer for the School District of Manatee County in Florida. The letter confirms PPG as the exclusive supplier of Moonwalk® equipment, a specialized paint mixing technology designed for the collision repair industry. The document indicates that the Moonwalk system is a proprietary PPG technology, suggesting a direct procurement approach that bypasses traditional competitive bidding processes.

The sole source letter provides contact information for Scott Baxter, PPG's Territory Manager, with a mobile number of 901-331-7749 and an address in Port Charlotte, Florida. While the document does not specify precise contract values, award dates, or detailed procurement timelines, it implies a targeted acquisition of a specialized paint mixing system for the school district's automotive refinishing operations. The letter serves to establish PPG's unique position as the sole provider of this technology, potentially streamlining the procurement process by eliminating competitive bidding requirements.