MoDOT Sole Source Letter - 20260729.pdf

This is a sole source verification letter from Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC to the Missouri Department of Transportation dated July 29, 2026, confirming the proprietary nature of Hydra Platforms equipment manufactured in York, South Carolina. MoDOT has determined that Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC and its affiliate Anderson Crane & Bridge Technologies, LLC are the exclusive manufacturers and authorized service providers for the Hydra Platforms equipment. The contract opportunity involves a one-time purchase of one HP35 Trailer Model hydra platform for under-bridge access needs. The letter verifies that Anderson Hydra Platforms supplies this equipment solely and directly to the industry, with no other authorized distributors or service providers permitted to sell or service the equipment on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer.

The sole source designation is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and its exclusive availability through Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC. The purchase represents a one-time acquisition with no indication of renewal options or ongoing contract terms. Pricing information is not included in the verification letter. Contact regarding solicitation inquiries should be directed to Ashten Nichols, the MoDOT buyer, at ashten.nichols@modot.mo.gov. The letter is signed by Todd Lumpkin, Senior Vice President of Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC, and references Gerald Davis as a recipient.