BIP3252_Sole Source Letter_Leica Software Maintenance and Repairs.pdf
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- 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-51426
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- Cook County, Illinois
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This is a sole source letter from Leica Geosystems, Inc. confirming the authorization of KARA Company as the exclusive dealer and service provider for Leica Geosystems Surveying and Engineering Division products in Illinois. The letter, dated January 28, 2026, establishes that KARA Company holds exclusive distribution rights for high-end geomatic survey and engineering products within the state and is the only authorized service center for maintenance and repairs of Leica equipment. The notice of intent to award indicates that the State of Illinois intends to sole source this contract for Leica Survey Equipment Maintenance and Repairs to KARA Company. A public hearing regarding this award will be canceled unless interested parties submit written comments or request a hearing by Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. to the designated information contact.
Leica Geosystems has established exclusive territories across North America to ensure customers receive local sales representation, service, and support with access to national support resources. KARA Company is located at 5255 Dansher Road, Countryside, Illinois 60525, and serves as the authorized dealer partner for multiple states including Illinois. The sole source justification is based on the manufacturer's exclusive dealer agreement structure, which restricts authorized distribution and service to one designated provider per territory to maintain product quality, warranty compliance, and customer support standards.
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Norcross, GA 30092Suite 250
Phone (770) 326-9500 www.leica-geosystems.com
January 28, 2026
This letter is to confirm the sales, distribution and service of Leica Geosystems S&E (Surveying and
Engineering Division), is made by our only authorized Leica Dealer, KARA Company, in Illinois. Leica
Geosystems (S&E) has set territories across North America handled either by a Direct representative or authorized Leica Dealer. These set territories are for exclusive distribution of the Geomatic products to ensure the customer has local representation to provide sales, service, and support at the local level, and with access to Leica Geosystems national support and service as well.
To whom it concerns, Please accept this letter as confirmation that KARA Company is the sole source for Leica Geosystems high end Survey and Engineering products in Illinois. KARA Company is also the only authorized service center for Leica Geosystems products. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
KARA Company
5255 Dansher Road
Countryside, IL 60525
Regards, C. Dean Howell, PLS
C. Dean Howell, PLS
Dealer Partner Manager
NC, SC, TN, AL, MS, LA, CO, MO, CO, AZ, IL and Tidewater Virginia
Leica Geosystems, Inc. Mobile: 336.944.7501
Support: 800.327.4773
E-Mail: dean.howell@leicaus.com
Support: survey.support@leicaus.com
Website: http://www.leica-geosystems.com
Leica Geosystems is part of Hexagon
Leica Geosystems Inc .
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