VanKeppel_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf

This is a sole source justification letter from The G.W. Van Keppel Company to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District. The letter confirms that G.W. Van Keppel Company is the sole authorized Etnyre distributor for parts and repairs within the Southwest Missouri Department of Transportation District. The contract covers maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis for MoDOT's Etnyre Oil Distributors and Chip Spreaders located throughout the District. The contract period runs from the Date of Award through April 30, 2027, with two one-year renewal options available.

The letter is dated March 31, 2026, and is signed by Lori Nelson, Service Coordinator for G.W. Van Keppel Company. As the sole authorized distributor, Van Keppel Company maintains multiple service locations across the region, including facilities in Springfield, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Wichita, Columbia, and Garden City. The sole source determination eliminates competitive bidding requirements, allowing MoDOT to contract directly with Van Keppel Company for all Etnyre equipment maintenance and repair needs throughout the contract term.