Vendor_Letter.pdf
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- Volcanic Bikes for OPD
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- S25-0330
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- Orange County, Orlando City, Florida
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This document is a vendor letter from Volcanic Bikes to the Orlando Police Department (OPD) addressing a sole source purchasing opportunity for specialized patrol bicycles. The letter details a potential procurement for Volcanic Approach Patrol Bicycles (APB) scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET), with Sole Source Number S25-0330. The proposed purchase includes an eBike with specific technical specifications such as a 29" wheel size, Bosch Mid Drive, Shimano XT 11s components, and a custom Topeak MTX trunk bag with police logo.
The vendor emphasizes unique design characteristics of their bicycles, including machined alloy chain stay and seat stay yokes, a specialized frame component called "The Rib" to reduce flex, and circular dropouts designed to distribute impact force. Volcanic Bikes offers customization options like coordinating department colors and creating specialized decals. The company positions itself as a direct-to-consumer manufacturer exclusively serving the Bicycle Patrol Industry, offering a lifetime warranty on frames and highlighting potential cost savings through reduced drive train wear and tear. The letter is signed by Nathan Keenan, Owner and Sales & Operations Director, with contact information for further communication.
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VOLCANIC BIKES - Toughest Patrol Bikes on Earth 11540 West Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE 68154 www.volcanicbikes.com
3/17/2025
Orlando Police Dept
RE: Sole Source and Purchasing
Thank you for considering Volcanic Bikes for your patrol bike purchase. Volcanic Bike models are designed exclusively for the rigors of the Bicycle Patrol Industry. Volcanic Partners LLC, doing business as Volcanic Bikes, is the sole source for our patrol bikes. We only sell direct to the end consumer to ensure the customer gets exactly what they need and to ensure any products with POLICE markings only end up in the hands of the authorized end-user.
Unique characteristics of Volcanic Approach Patrol Bicycles (APB):
- All Volcanic Bicycle frames are built specifically for the Bicycle Patrol Industry o Lifetime Warranty on all Volcanic frames
- Chain stay and seat stay yokes are machined from solid alloy bar stock o Far superior in strength to other processes
- Chain stay yoke encompasses the width of the bottom bracket to Eliminate "chainring lean" o Volcanic frame components were combined by design to minimize the flex in the rear triangle of the frame to support additional weight and especially at the bottom bracket to reduce "chainring lean". When the bottom bracket flexes, the chainrings lean while being pedaled, which makes the chain drag over the chainrings, increasing abrasion between the two metals instead of being pulled directly over the chainrings to run smooth.
- Seat stay yoke is sized and placed to extend the strength and stiffness of “The Rib” o "The Rib" is a specifically designed frame component which is attached between the seat stay yoke and the seat tube. It is rectangular and has a rib in the middle to eliminate flex at the top of the seat tube to support the weight of a bicycle patrol officer's additional gear, reducing drivetrain wear and tear
- Rectangular chain stays and seat stays are used to strengthen and eliminate flex in the rear triangle to support larger riders carrying extra gear, gun belt, trunk bag containing law enforcement equipment, etc
- Unique dropouts add to the strength and comfort of the frame. The circular shape is designed to distribute impact force throughout the arc to minimize frame and rider fatigue. This design includes 14 inches of weld per set which is a drastic increase in point of contact between the dropouts and the chain stays and seat stays which increases the
VOLCANIC BIKES - Toughest Patrol Bikes on Earth 11540 West Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE 68154 www.volcanicbikes.com strength of the frame and the safety of the rider.
By minimizing the flex, Volcanic Bikes have much less wear and tear on the drive train. This saves the department time and money throughout the life of the bicycle.
CUSTOMIZATION:
- Volcanic Bikes offers color choices to coordinate with department colors
- Volcanic Bikes can create and deliver any color decal requested and can customize the decal to meet the needs of different departments.
Thank you for your consideration, Nathan Keenan Nathan Keenan Owner, Sales & Operations Director Volcanic Bikes nate@volcanicbikes.com 509-427-8623
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