2025-ISS-471_Att_B.pdf

This document is a letter from The Dow Chemical Company dated April 24, 2025, confirming Beacon Sales Acquisitions, Inc. as the sole approved distributor in Florida for specific silicone joint sealant products. The products include DOWSIL™ 888 Silicone Joint Sealant, DOWSIL™ 890-SL Silicone Joint Sealant, DOWSIL™ 902 RCS Joint Sealant, and DOWSIL™ NS Parking Structure Sealant. The letter is part of a sole source procurement process for Sarasota County, which intends to purchase these sealants for expansion joint bridge maintenance and repairs.

The document indicates that Beacon Sales Acquisitions, Inc. has exclusive distribution rights for these specific Dow sealant products in Florida. The county's procurement approach allows for potential competitive solicitation if other respondents can demonstrate the ability to supply equivalent products. The letter is signed by Brett Burch from Dow's High Performance Building division, providing contact information for verification. The document is marked as "DOW RESTRICTED" and serves as official authorization for the distributor's exclusive status in the Florida market.