MoDOT Sole Source Letter.pdf

This is a sole source justification letter from Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC to the Missouri Department of Transportation confirming the exclusive availability of Hydra Platforms equipment and related services. The letter, dated February 26, 2026, verifies that Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC is the sole manufacturer and supplier of Hydra Platforms equipment produced in York, South Carolina, and that only Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC and Anderson Crane & Bridge Technologies, LLC are authorized to provide parts and service for the equipment. The related contract opportunity is for Annual Inspections for Underbridge Units with a contract period beginning at the date of award and extending through December 31, 2026, with two one-year renewal options available. MoDOT has determined that only Anderson Hydra Platforms, LLC can fulfill this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and inspections.

The sole source designation confirms that the underbridge inspection services are available only from the manufacturer or a single authorized distributor, supporting MoDOT's justification for a non-competitive procurement. No alternative suppliers are authorized to sell or service the Anderson equipment. The letter explicitly states that neither Anderson company authorizes other firms to provide products or services on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer, establishing the basis for the exclusive contract award without competitive bidding.