2-Sole Source Letter.pdf

This is a sole source authorization letter from Peterbilt Motors Company confirming that Rush Truck Center, Tampa is the single authorized Peterbilt dealer in the Tampa area and the exclusive dealer for Peterbilt trucks, tractors, parts, and accessories in nine Florida counties including Hillsborough County. The letter, dated October 22, 2025, serves as supporting documentation for Hillsborough County Fleet Management's procurement of maintenance, repairs, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and services for the County's Peterbilt vehicles. The intended sole source award to Rush Truck Centers of Florida, Inc d/b/a Rush Truck Center, Tampa will provide ongoing and as-needed maintenance, repairs, OEM parts, and services for the County's heavy-duty Peterbilt trucks over a two-year period. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source under Section 3-205(2)(e) of the County's Procurement Policy due to Rush Truck Center being the single manufacturer-authorized supplier for Peterbilt equipment and services in the region.

The estimated contract value is $500,576.00 for the two-year term, with the County reserving the right to extend the contract period, adjust the scope of services, and increase the award amount accordingly. This procurement is not a competitive solicitation; however, contractors able and interested in providing the identified proprietary parts and services may submit challenges to the intended award by the specified close date through the EUNA Procurement submission section. Any properly submitted challenges will be evaluated solely to determine whether bona fide competition exists and whether the procurement should be conducted as a competitive solicitation. Absent any challenges received by the deadline, the award will likely proceed after the close date.