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GILLIG <br />April 27, 2023 <br />Theresa Bauccio <br />City of Everett <br />3200 Cedar Street <br />Everett, WA 98201 <br />Re: Sole Source Vendor <br />Dear Ms. Bauccio, <br />Gillig is a major U.S. manufacturer of purpose-built buses, and we respectfully wish to inform <br />the City of Everett that we are the sole source supplier of Gillig transit bus parts. <br />Gillig's transit buses are specifically designed, tested and manufactured to suit the severe duty <br />cycles of transit operation. All the parts used in these buses must meet specific and demanding <br />standards of design, material, tolerance and processing, in addition to other normal vehicle <br />standards such as FMVSS and the FTA ADB regulations and standards. Consequently, the <br />performance levels of these parts are significantly superior to non -OEM parts not designed to <br />meet the same demanding requirements. <br />We believe Gillig is uniquely qualified to supply the proper parts for Gillig buses used in <br />transit service. The purchase and use of non-Gillig parts will invalidate the warranty. <br />Consequently, we request your consideration to recognize that Gillig is the only and proper <br />sole source of uniquely designed Gillig Parts. <br />Your consideration and approval of our request will be greatly appreciated. If you have any <br />further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (800) 735-1500. <br />Sincerely, <br />Eiji Kinoshita <br />Director of Sales, Aftermarket Parts <br />