Certainty_3D_-_Sole_Source_Justification_RWF_Additions__1___1_.docx
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This document is a Sole Source Justification form from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a software procurement. The document involves Certainty 3D LLC as the supplier, with the Office of CADD & Mapping initiating the purchase. The procurement is specifically for TopoDot Annual Maintenance for LiDAR processing software, with Certainty 3D identified as the sole source provider.
The contract covers TopoDOT software maintenance from December 16, 2024 to December 15, 2025, with a total cost of $5,547. Pricing details indicate a unit cost progression from $20.75 in 2024 to $21.50 in 2025. The software is used for processing LiDAR point cloud data to extract technical information such as bridge clearances, mapping features, and heights of infrastructure elements. The justification emphasizes TopoDot's seamless integration with ODOT's existing ORD CADD environment and the supplier's demonstrated history of providing excellent customer support and training.
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December 18, 2025
To whom it may concern, The Office of CADD & Mapping requests the sole source purchase of TopoDot Annual Maintenance for TopoDOT LiDAR processing software.
Supplier Name: Certainty 3D LLC OAKS Vendor ID: 0000202547 Total Cost: $5,547 Dates of Service (if applicable): Usage through 12/15/2025
1. Efforts to Identify Other Responsive and Responsible Suppliers:
While there are other software providers that provide LIDAR point cloud processing and data extraction, we find that TopoDot fits the ODOT workflows the best. TopoDot works as an ad-in application in ORD and works seamlessly with the ORD CADD environment. Attach supplier letter or documentation supporting sole-source claim.]
2. Determination of [Single/Sole] Source Status:
Certainty 3D is the only supplier of TopoDOT software.
3. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:
Certainty 3D bills in arrears; the cost is based on usage from December 16, 2024 to December 15, 2025. The unit cost was $20.75 in 2024 and $21.50 in 2025.
4. ODOT’s History with the Supplier:
TopoDot has always provided excellent customer support, training, and creating custom workflows to take care of the needs of ODOT personnel to fulfill requirements for extracting deliverables from LIDAR point clouds. TopoDot provided a 5-day training in ODOT Central office in the fall of 2024 that was well done and very thorough.
5. Other Supporting Facts:
Certainty 3D TopoDOT is a computer software that works with point cloud data generated from LiDAR scans to extract information about the point cloud such as bridge clearances, mapping features, heights of guard rails and signs, etc. TopoDOT is used by Central Office CADD & Mapping Services as well as district Survey Departments.
If you have any questions regarding this justification or require additional information, please contact:
Purchaser Name: Kelley DeLay Title: Administrative Assistant Email: Kelley.Delay@dot.ohio.gov Phone: 614.644.6463 image1.png image2.jpg
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