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E IDIAN 33 East Broadway Avenue
.� Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-888-4433 Fax: 208-887-4813
CITY OF MERIDIAN
SOLE SOURCE FORM
Date: September 24, 2024
Item or Service: Caterpillar Generators, Generator Parallel Switchgear, Controls, Software, and
System Upgrade Services
X Sole Source: Caterpillar Generators, Generator Parallel Switchgear, Controls,
Software, and System Upgrades Services
JUSTIFICATION: (Attach additional pages if needed)
Caterpillar generators and the major components of the Caterpillar system (Generator Parallel
Switchgear, Controls, Software, and System Upgrade Services) are only available through the
geographically assigned Caterpillar dealer.
Western States Equipment Company is the manufacturers designated reseller of Caterpillar
generators, switchgear, controls & software, and thus the only source.
Therefore, the Public Works Department requests a sole source supplier for Caterpillar
generators, generator parallel switchgear, controls, software, and system upgrades per Idaho
State Statute 67-2808 (ii) where the compatibility of equipment, components, accessories,
computer software, replacement parts or service is the paramount consideration, and (viii) where
competitive solicitation is impractical, disadvantageous or unreasonable under the
circumstances.
CERTIFICATION:
I am aware of the requirements set forth in the City's Purchasing Policy& Procedures Manual for competitive bidding and the
established criteria for justification for sole source/sole brand purchasing. I have gathered technical information and have made
a concerted effort to review comparable/equal equipment. I hereby certify as to the validity of the information and feel confident
that this justification for sole source/sole brand meets the City's criteria and is accurate.
Council Approvf-�-1-2024
Date:
Requestor(Print Name)
Purchasing
Approval:
Department Manager Signature Purchasing Manager