Knox-Sole-Source-Response_Letter_1-06-2025.pdf
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- 26-0033-MR
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- Manatee County, Florida
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This document is a sole source vendor letter from The Knox Company dated January 6, 2025, addressing their exclusive manufacturing and distribution of Knox Keysecure electronic security products. The letter details Knox's position as the preferred rapid access provider for over 15,000 first responder departments across the U.S. and Canada, highlighting their comprehensive product line including eLock and mechanical lock boxes, cabinets, key switches, padlocks, the MedVault® Narcotics Vault, locking FDC Caps, and the KnoxConnect® Management System designed for Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement agencies.
The Knox Company emphasizes its manufacturing credibility through multiple UL listings, including standards for key locks, industrial control equipment, anti-theft alarms, and electrical equipment enclosures. The company offers additional services such as complimentary mechanical master keys for authorized individuals, installation record compilation, and supplementary materials for property owners. Their products electronically secure master keys through systems like Sentralok® and KeySecure® Key Retention Systems, with the Knox KeyDefender providing keypad access and full audit trail documentation. The letter underscores the company's forty-five-year reputation for integrity, quality, and reliability in providing rapid entry solutions for first responder departments.
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The Knox Company is the sole source vendor for Knox Keysecure products with manufacturing and/or assembly done in our Phoenix, Arizona facility. As the provider of the patented Knox eLock System®, Knox maintains the highest level of key and lock control devices and ensures the manufacturing process is strictly controlled using rigorous protocols.
As the leader in the rapid access product category, the Knox brand is the preferred and trusted rapid access provider by more than 15,000 first responder departments/agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada; and is the product most often selected over other lock box programs based on the company’s more than forty-five-year reputation for integrity, quality, and reliability. Products include a complete line of eLock and mechanical lock boxes, cabinets, key switches, padlocks, the MedVault® Narcotics Vault, locking FDC Caps, and the proprietary KnoxConnect® Management System, used by Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement departments/agencies.
Knox also manufactures products that electronically secure the Knox Master Key: Sentralok® and KeySecure® Key Retention Systems, and the Knox KeyDefender that provide keypad access with full audit trail documentation.
Obtained UL Listings, include the following:
• UL 437: Standard for Key Locks
• UL 508: Standard for Industrial Control Equipment
• UL 1037: Standard for Anti-theft Alarms and Devices
• UL 1332: Standard for Organic Coating for Steel Enclosures for Outdoor Use Electrical Equipment
• UL 1610: Standard for Central-Station Alarm Units
Included with the Knox products are many services that benefit first responders. Mechanical master keys are provided to only authorized individuals at no charge, records of installation are compiled on request, and complimentary materials available to property owners.
Knox products satisfy stringent rapid entry requirements. Please contact us if we can provide additional information.
Sincerely, Chris Rovenstine VP, Sales and Marketing The Knox Company
January 6, 2025
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