The contract is for Cummins, Inc.'s sole source claim for providing Cummins diesel engine parts in the state of Florida. However, the district does not recognize Cummins, Inc. as the sole provider, stating that there are multiple independent authorized Cummins, Inc. dealers in the state. The contract was posted on June 7, 2022, and the bid submission date was June 16, 2022. The district will not recognize Cummins, Inc.'s claim, and the contract will not be awarded to them. Key points to consider are:
• The contract is for Cummins diesel engine parts
• The district does not recognize Cummins, Inc. as the sole provider
• There are multiple independent authorized Cummins, Inc. dealers in the state
• The contract was posted on June 7, 2022
• The bid submission date was June 16, 2022