2-SS Letter.pdf

This is an authorization letter from Caterpillar confirming Ring Power Corporation as an authorized independent dealer for Cat branded machines, equipment, engines, oils, and spare parts in a defined service territory in Florida. Ring Power Corporation, with primary offices located at 500 World Commerce Parkway, Saint Augustine, Florida, is designated as the sole Cat dealer with approved business locations serving counties east of and including Franklin, Liberty, and Gadsden, and those north of and including Sarasota, DeSoto, Highlands, Osceola, and Brevard. The letter, dated August 25, 2026, confirms Ring Power Corporation's authorization as a distributor for multiple Sourcewell Contracts (#011723-CAT, #020223-CAT, #060122-CAT, #092222-CAT, #040924-CAT) and OMNIA Partners Contract #212816-01.

Hillsborough County intends to award a sole source procurement to Ring Power Corporation for manufacturer-authorized Caterpillar generator maintenance, repairs, emergency response, and OEM parts supply over a five-year term at an estimated cost of $3,942,861.90. Services include preventive maintenance, load-bank testing, technical inspections, proprietary diagnostics, certified technician services, equipment rentals, and genuine Caterpillar OEM parts to support the County's critical backup power systems. The procurement is justified under Section 3-205(2)(e) of the County's Procurement Policy based on Ring Power Corporation being the sole manufacturer-authorized Caterpillar dealer and service provider with exclusive access to genuine OEM parts, factory-authorized service procedures, proprietary diagnostic capabilities, and manufacturer-specific technical support. The County reserves the right to extend the contract period, adjust the scope of services, and increase the award accordingly. Challenges to this sole source notice must be submitted by the specified Close Date through the EUNA Procurement system.