Tinius Olsen - Single Source Letter - VMC Retrofits~1.docx

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Sole Source Retrofit Tinius Olsen Universal Test Machines
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25-494DOT-FINAD-B-44192
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St. Clair County, Illinois

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This document is a single source letter from Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Co., Inc. to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the sole source provision of VMC control upgrades for IDOT's Tinius Olsen universal testing machines. Tinius Olsen, located in Horsham, Pennsylvania, has stated that they are the sole source provider for these upgrades and are committed to supporting IDOT's testing machine requirements. The letter indicates that Tinius Olsen has been a leader in the Testing Machine Industry since 1880 and looks forward to the opportunity to supply IDOT with their testing equipment.

The related state and local contract opportunity is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Tinius Olsen for the retrofitting of existing Tinius Olsen universal test machines. The contract is specific to the state of Illinois, and interested parties have until August 23, 2024, at 4 p.m. to submit written comments or request a public hearing regarding the sole source award.

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October 18, 2023

Mr. Michael Aldridge Illinois Dept. Transportation 126 East Ash St.

Springfield, IL 62706

Dear Michael:

We are pleased that you are interested in Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Co., Inc. to support your testing machine requirements. We are confident that you will find our products to be a great long-term investment. Our commitment to quality products and service has made us a leader in the Testing Machine Industry since 1880. We look forward to the opportunity to supply IL Department of Transportation with our testing equipment.

In response to your request, I would like to stress to you that we at Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company, Inc. in Horsham, Pennsylvania are the Sole Source Provider of the VMC control upgrades for the IL DOT’s Tinius Olsen universal testing machines.

If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for your interest in the Tinius Olsen line of Mechanical Testing Equipment.

Sincerely, Kevin Sippel Regional Sales Manager Tinius Olsen image1.jpeg

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