S24-0374_Vendor_Letter.pdf

This document is a vendor letter from Kiefer Aquatics & Associates, LLC for the City of Orlando's Aquatics Department, specifically addressing the distribution rights for RISE Aquatics branded products. The letter confirms that RISE Aquatics branded products are exclusively distributed by Kiefer Aquatics and The Lifeguard Store, with a sole source procurement opportunity (S24-0374) scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The procurement is for lifeguard swimwear and accessories, with the City seeking to purchase the RISE Guard brand of products.

The vendor letter explicitly states that there are currently no outside agents or alternative distributors authorized to sell or distribute the RISE Aquatics brand or items. The document serves as a formal confirmation of exclusive distribution rights, which supports the City of Orlando's sole source procurement process. The letter is dated April 15, 2024, and includes contact information for Becca Habel from Guard Sales at The Lifeguard Store, located in Bloomington, IL, with a work phone number and email domain provided for potential follow-up inquiries.