Retriever Sole Source 09-09-26.pdf

This is a sole source justification document for the Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City District, which has determined that LyCox Enterprises, Inc. is the only source capable of providing a Front-Mount Retriever Disc for Motorgraders. The contract will commence upon notice of award and continue through September 30, 2027, with provisions for up to two optional one-year renewals, extending potential contract coverage through September 30, 2029. The front-mount retriever disc is a specialized attachment designed for motorgrader equipment, with no alternative vendors identified as capable of meeting the district's operational requirements.

The sole source determination reflects MoDOT KC District's assessment that LyCox Enterprises, Inc. possesses unique capabilities or product specifications necessary for the department's motorgrader fleet maintenance and operations. The justification establishes LyCox as the incumbent or sole qualified provider for this specialized equipment, eliminating the need for competitive bidding under sole source procurement authority. No alternative sources were found capable of providing equivalent front-mount retriever disc functionality for the specified motorgrader applications.