Sole Source Letter MoDOT.pdf
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- CIC Powerbox Crossover
- Solicitation number
- 300000203281355
- Issued by
- Missouri
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This is a sole source justification letter from CIC POWERBOX LLC to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central Office, supporting MoDOT's determination that only one source can provide the required crossover truck toolboxes. The letter establishes that CIC POWERBOX products are proprietary and uniquely designed to provide portable electrical power and air compression capabilities for field operations without requiring a generator. The CIC POWERBOX system consolidates multiple pieces of equipment—including a portable generator, air compressor, jump-start system, and battery packs—into a single integrated unit that can be vehicle-mounted. The contract period runs from the Notice of Award through one year, with two additional one-year renewal option periods available. MoDOT employees will use these toolboxes for field work, eliminating the need for separate portable power and air systems previously required on job sites.
CIC POWERBOX asserts that no competing products exist in the marketplace offering equivalent power delivery, convenience, and functionality, making this a legitimate sole source procurement. The company emphasizes that its products are protected under U.S. Utility Patent #8,013,567, are manufactured in the USA, and are currently supplied to military, law enforcement, and state agencies nationwide. The CIC POWERBOX units provide 12-volt DC jump-starting capability at 2,100 cranking amps, generate no pollution as environmentally friendly alternatives, and can be mounted in vehicles that do not require Commercial Driver's License operators or DOT compliance. Nanci Grannemann serves as the buyer for MoDOT and can be contacted at nanci.grannemann@modot.mo.gov for solicitation inquiries.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| MODOT 0000000136SL_1_SUPPLIER.pdf | ||
| SFS JUSTIFICATION MEMO.pdf |
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Dear MoDOT General Services Central Office
In regard to your request for a written response regarding the sourcing of our CIC POWERBOX products in the marketplace, we offer you the following information.
After a 6 ½ year wait, CIC POWERBOX LLC received a full Utility Patent on the entire family of portable power and utility system products we offer. The power and convenience of our technology is poised to revolutionize the industry, as there is nothing else available in the marketplace that offers the power and convenience in the same package. CIC POWERBOX’s portable power systems provide hours of power to the user in remote locations, the units are easily recharged by the host vehicle and are only available from CIC POWERBOX LLC.
One CIC POWERBOX mounted in a vehicle replaces the following:
A portable motor generator that produces 110V AC electric power.
A portable motor driven air compressor system with reserve storage tanks.
A portable high powered vehicle Jump Start / Charge system.
The carrying and handling of portable fuel tanks for the motor driven systems previously listed.
The need for carrying multiple battery packs for one battery operated hand tool.
The need for the Storing and locking of this equipment in a separate location at night for security.
A CIC POWERBOX can be used as a replacement for the large services trucks being used in the industry today for on the jobsite field work as it provides the following benefits:
In most cases CIC POWERBOXes are mounted in vehicles that do not require a CDL driver.
In most cases the Vehicle being used does “not” have to meet with DOT regulations.
In most cases the portable AC power and Air power are more than adequate to accomplish the task at hand on the jobsite, even if it were to take a few more minutes to complete the full task.
Even the large service trucks cannot supply the heavy-duty jump starting capability of 12 volt DC at 2,100 cranking amps offered by a CIC POWERBOX product, this is beyond the service trucks ability.
Lastly, the CIC POWERBOX is considered “green” and environmentally friendly as it produces no pollution, unlike the previously described portable electric and air systems which require fuel.
In essence, a CIC POWERBOX is an essential piece of equipment that provides portable power and utility systems to the user in the field which replaces several other pieces of equipment needed on the jobsite. Since there are no other products being offered in the marketplace, which provides these services and capabilities needed by the user, a CIC POWERBOX would currently be considered as a “sole sourced” item. CIC POWERBOXes are made in the USA and they are protected under the full utility Patent # 8,013,567.
We hope that this letter of response meets with your needs to satisfy those customers who have policies regarding the sourcing of their equipment. Please be aware that CIC POWERBOX LLC current supplies our products to the military, law enforcement divisions and State agencies throughout the USA.
If you require any additional information, please contact us.
Best Regards, Michael Windsor Michael Windsor, CEO
CIC POWERBOX LLC
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