2-Sole source letter.pdf

This is a sole source letter from Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division (Intergraph Corporation) to Hillsborough County, Florida, dated May 16, 2025, confirming Hexagon's status as the exclusive developer and sole authorized provider of HxGN EAM software in the contiguous United States. The letter establishes that Hexagon is the only vendor with unrestricted ability to access, modify, and maintain the HxGN EAM software platform, which is available in both software-as-a-service and on-premises deployment models. Hexagon will provide bug fixes, updates, upgrades, and comprehensive support and maintenance services for the County's renewal procurement, which is effective January 9, 2026, through December 31, 2030. The letter includes contact information for Lea Buckley, Hexagon's Senior Account Manager, for additional questions regarding the sole source designation.

The procurement is estimated at $1,090,875.93 and is being executed under Section 3-205(2)(f) and 3-208(1)(f) of Hillsborough County's Procurement Policy. Hexagon possesses exclusive system-level knowledge of the County's customized configuration, data structure, integrations, and operational workflows, as well as full and unrestricted access to the proprietary source code and system architecture. Beyond software licensing and support, Hexagon will provide additional consulting services for advisory and project management needs related to the interpretation, implementation, and use of the HxGN EAM platform. The sole source justification emphasizes that no other vendor is authorized or technically capable of delivering these services without jeopardizing system integrity, security, warranty compliance, or operational continuity.