2026 Sole Source Letter.pdf
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- Annual Inspections of Under-Bridge Units
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- 300000242832715
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- Missouri
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This is a sole source letter from Aspen Aerials, Inc. to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) confirming the company's status as the exclusive service provider for inspections, maintenance, repairs, parts, and training services related to Aspen Aerials Vehicle-Mounted Bridge Inspection Units. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with options for up to two additional one-year renewal periods. The inspection services include a complete operational test of all unit functions, comprehensive inspection of hydraulic and electrical systems, visual inspection of all structural components and connections, and a detailed report with recommended repairs or parts replacements. All work must comply with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A92 Standards, and Aspen Aerials will conduct annual inspections and manufacturer testing to certify safe operation of the equipment.
Aspen Aerials establishes itself as the sole source provider based on several critical factors: the company manufactures the equipment and operates on a factory-direct basis without utilizing dealer networks; the equipment features a proprietary safety interlock system that only Aspen Aerials is qualified to service and maintain; many parts are custom-engineered specifically for the equipment and available exclusively from Aspen Aerials; and the company does not certify work performed by other service providers on its equipment. Additionally, Aspen Aerials is the sole authorized provider of operator and mechanic training required under ANSI standards for safe operation and maintenance of bridge inspection and maintenance devices. MoDOT contact for questions is Ashten Lorts (ashten.lorts@modot.mo.gov).
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Aspen Aerials, Inc.4303 West 1st Street Duluth, Minnesota55807USA800-888-2773 Phone: 218-624-1111Fax: 218-624-1714E-Mail address: service@aspenaerials.com
Date: September 25, 2026
To: Ashten Nichols, Missouri Department of Transportation
Reference: Sole source supplier of inspections, service, repairs, parts, rebuilds and training for Aspen Aerials Vehicle-Mounted Bridge Inspection Units.
Dear Ashten, Our company is the sole service provider for Aspen Aerials Bridge Inspection Units. We sell and service our equipment on a “factory direct” basis and do not utilize a dealer network.
1- Aspen Aerials does not certify other company’s work performed on Aspen Aerials equipment.
2- Your Bridge Inspection Unit was manufactured in compliance with the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) A92 Standards. All repairs must be made in accordance with this standard.
3- It is critical that Aspen’s unique safety interlock system operates properly so that the unit cannot be overloaded or put into an unstable position.
4- Aspen Aerials will perform an annual inspection in accordance with current ANSI requirements and complete the manufacturer’s testing requirements. Only then can it be confirmed that the unit can be safely used.
5- Aspen Aerials does not authorize or certify other company’s operators or mechanics training on
Aspen Aerials equipment.
6- ANSI standards requires that all individuals directed to operator or maintain a Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Device be trained in the safe and proper operating procedures. Aspen Aerials offers training programs to meet this requirement.
7- Many of the parts on our equipment can only be purchased from Aspen Aerials, we have parts specifically engineered to work on our equipment and we are the sole source provider of those parts.
Should you need any assistance from us, please contact me.
Sincerely, Justin Laskowski Site Operations Manager Aspen Aerials Inc.
justinlaskowski@aspenaerials.com
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