Missouri - Sole source letter - 2026.pdf

This is a sole-source authorization letter from Applied Information Inc. establishing Traffic Control Corporation as the exclusive authorized distributor for Applied Information traffic control products in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis District, is procuring Applied Information School Zone Flashing Beacons and web-based services through this sole-source arrangement. The scope includes school zone flashing beacons and cellular data interfaces compatible with MoDOT's existing Applied Information Glance SmartCity Supervisory System, which centrally manages all traffic and intelligent transportation system assets. Cellular data may be purchased on an annual basis. The contract period runs from June 15, 2026 through June 14, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due on June 15, 2026.

MoDOT has determined that Traffic Control Corporation is the sole source capable of providing product training, technical support, sales, warranty, and overall system support for Applied Information products in the Missouri region. Any additions to the system must maintain compatibility with the original equipment to preserve warranty validity. Buy American preference applies under the Domestic Products Procurement Act, requiring bidders to certify the point of manufacture for finished products using prescribed certification tables and to document whether products are U.S.-manufactured, foreign-manufactured, or mixed-source with applicable trade treaty or single-source manufacturer justification. All certifications must be signed under penalty of law, with misrepresentations constituting a Class A misdemeanor in Missouri.