BIP3252_Sole Source Letter_Leica Software Maintenance and Repairs.pdf

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This letter is a dealership authorization document from Leica Geosystems, Inc., dated January 28, 2026, confirming the exclusive distribution and service arrangement in Illinois. The document involves Leica Geosystems, Inc., a surveying and engineering division of Hexagon, located in Norcross, Georgia, and KARA Company, the authorized dealer located in Countryside, Illinois. The letter is signed by C. Dean Howell, PLS, Dealer Partner Manager for Leica Geosystems, whose territory encompasses North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Colorado, Missouri, Arizona, Illinois, and Tidewater Virginia.

KARA Company is designated as the sole source for Leica Geosystems high-end survey and engineering products in Illinois and serves as the only authorized service center for Leica Geosystems products in that state. The arrangement establishes exclusive distribution of geomatic products to ensure local representation for sales, service, and support while providing access to Leica Geosystems' national support and service infrastructure. No specific pricing, contract terms, option periods, or renewal conditions are detailed in this authorization letter.

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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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