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Participating Addendums. Supplier and Participating Entity may enter a Participating Addendum or similar document extending and supplementing the terms of this Master Agreement to facilitate adoption as may be required by a Participating Entity. Sourcewell MANCON, LLC ________________ By: By: _ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Title: Chief Procurement Officer Title: President Management Consulting Inc. Manager of MANCON LLC 12/17/2024 | 4:17 PM CST Date: 12/17/2024 | 5:14 PM EST Date: Company Name: MANCON, LLC ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Address: Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Contact: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Phone: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Fax: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ HST#: 81-3509379 Created On: Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:05:56 Submitted On: Thursday September 05, 2024 07:31:34 Submitted By: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Transaction #: 9bc8ba15-37c1-467c-a45d-9965ecc18a6c Submitter's IP Address: 216.54.72.137 Table 1 Specific Instructions. Sourcewell requires identification of all parties responsible for providing Solutions under a resulting master agreement(s) (Responsible Supplier). Proposers are strongly encouraged to include all potential Responsible Suppliers including any corporate affiliates, subsidiaries, D.B.A., and any other authorized entities within a singular proposal. All information required under this RFP must be included for each Responsible Supplier as instructed. Proposers with multiple Responsible Supplier options may choose to respond individually as distinct entities, however each response will be evaluated individually and only those proposals recommended for award may result in a master agreement award. Unawarded entities will not be permitted to later be added to an existing master agreement through operation of Proposer's corporate organization affiliation. 1 Provide the legal name of the Proposer authorized to submit this Proposal. MANCON, LLC * 2 In the event of award, is this entity the Responsible Supplier that will execute the master agreement with Sourcewell? Y or N. Y * 3 Identify all subsidiaries, D.B.A., authorized affiliates, and any other entity that will be responsible for offering and performing delivery of Solutions within this Proposal (i.e. Responsible Supplier(s) that will execute a master agreement with Sourcewell). None other than MANCON, LLC. * 4 Provide your CAGE code or Unique Entity Identifier (▇▇▇): 7RYX3 * 5 Provide your NAICS code applicable to Solutions proposed. 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services 6 Proposer Physical Address: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ * 7 Proposer website address (or addresses): ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ * 8 Proposer's Authorized Representative (name, title, address, email address & phone) (The representative must have authority to sign the “Proposer's Assurance of Compliance” on behalf of the Proposer): ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ President, Management Consulting, Inc. Manager of MANCON, LLC ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ * 9 Proposer's primary contact for this proposal (name, title, address, email address & phone): ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Business Development Manager ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ * 10 Proposer's other contacts for this proposal, if any (name, title, address, email address & phone): ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Business Development Manager ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ 11 Provide a brief history of your company, including your company's core values, business philosophy, and industry longevity related to the requested Solutions. MANCON, LLC, a privately and closely held subsidiary of Management Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1983 by a career U.S. Navy logistician who for 24 years provided parts to Navy ships, nuclear submarines, airplanes, and vehicles, so it was a natural transition as a civilian to start a business focused on providing repair parts to organizations performing heavy maintenance. What began as a company primarily focused on providing logistics support services and products to the U.S. Navy at the largest naval base in the world in Norfolk, VA, today operates three divisions concentrating on serving complimentary market segments. MANCON's Federal Services Division operates nationally and in selected overseas locations providing logistics and administrative support staffing services to all agencies of the federal government while primarily focused on the Department of Defense. MANCON's Business and Industrial Supplies Division provides a wide range of products including cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, office supplies, and packing supplies to commercial and government customers in southeastern Virginia and northern North Carolina. Lastly, with the award of our Virginia Department of Transportation contract in 2002, the Supply Chain Management Division entered the fleet and facility parts Vendor Managed Inventory market segment which supports large vehicle and equipment fleet or facility maintenance operations with an on-site full turnkey inventory management and parts procurement solution. MANCON's mission statement reflects our business philosophy that the customer is central to everything we do, specifically: “MANCON's mission is to meet the needs of each of our customers by providing the right people, products and services at a fair price, every time.” Our mission statement is a commitment that we treat every customer fairly by providing them with what they need, at the time they need it, at a reasonable cost. MANCON takes a long-term perspective on company growth by earning our customers' business every day which is reflected in our longevity and slow but steady consistent organic growth since 1983. Without the pressures of the public market, as a closely held company, MANCON can go to extraordinary measures to serve our customers which is reflected in our company values of: Integrity – We are true to our word. Customer-centric solutions – The customers' best interest is our gauge. Dedication – Our people are dedicated to our customers' success. * 12 What are your company's expectations in the event of an award? MANCON expects to achieve 5% year-over-year sales growth resulting from a Sourcewell award. Sourcewell is the Gold Standard of purchasing cooperatives because Participating Entities trust Sourcewell as a fellow government entity. Further, Sourcewell's effective marketing has resulted in it becoming the most recognized purchasing cooperative in a crowded field. Accordingly, we expect to raise our brand awareness among Participating Entities. * 13 Demonstrate your financial strength and stability with meaningful data. This could include such items as financial statements, SEC filings, credit and bond ratings, letters of credit, and detailed reference letters. Upload supporting documents (as applicable) in the document upload section of your response. DO NOT PROVIDE ANY TAX INFORMATION OR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION. MANCON's Dun & ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ number is ▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. Attached are MANCON's most recent annual financial reports. Also attached is a $10 million working capital line of credit from MANCON's bank, TowneBank, which is headquartered in Portsmouth, VA. Due to consistent revenue growth, expense control, absence of debt, and market segment diversification over the past decade, MANCON's financial condition is exceptional. Despite the 2020 economic downturn and resulting significant ongoing supply chain disruptions, MANCON has continued to be profitable while retaining our entire workforce of 500 employees while adding customers and increasing revenue. * 14 What is your US market share for the solutions that you are proposing? Nationally, there are only two companies that are solely focused on providing Vendor Managed Inventory services supporting fleet maintenance, MANCON and NAPA. While competing for work via the Request for Proposal process, we have encountered regional wholesale parts distributors who provide the service such as Tidewater Fleet Supply and The Parts House, but their market is limited to their regional distribution system coverage. Turnkey fleet maintenance providers such as Vector Fleet Maintenance have extended their service offering to include Vendor Managed Inventory services, but their market penetration has been limited. MANCON operates over 80 staffed parts storerooms for fleet and facility maintenance Vendor Managed Inventory customers with total annual revenue exceeding $190 million. While we don't have insight into the revenue generated by our competition from Vendor Managed Inventory services, MANCON estimates that we have 15% to 20% of the U.S. market share. * 15 What is your Canadian market share for the solutions that you are proposing? MANCON presently has no operations in Canada, so 0% market share. * 16 Disclose all current and completed bankruptcy proceedings for Proposer and any included possible Responsible Party within the past seven years. Proposer must provide notice in writing to Sourcewell if it enters a bankruptcy proceeding at any time during the pendency of this RFP evaluation. MANCON has never petitioned for bankruptcy. * . a) If your company is best described as a distributor/dealer/reseller (or similar entity), provide your written authorization to act as a distributor/dealer/reseller for the manufacturer of the products proposed in this RFP. If applicable, is your dealer network independent or company owned? b) If your company is best described as a manufacturer or service provider, describe your relationship with your sales and service force and with your dealer network in delivering the products and services proposed in this RFP. Are these individuals your employees, or the employees of a third party? a. MANCON is not a wholesale distributor nor do we have a dealer network, but rather our workforce operating our customers' parts storerooms manage, purchase, and provide to our fleet customers, millions of parts of various brands from thousands of suppliers for which we aren't required to obtain documentation to resell. b. MANCON is a service provider whose employees are the workforce performing the sales function and providing the Vendor Managed Inventory service at our customers' vehicle and equipment fleet maintenance facilities. At each of our customer locations, MANCON employees are staffing the parts storeroom operations where we manage and issue MANCON-owned inventory while purchasing non-stocked parts on demand. Our Virginia Beach, VA headquarters staff provides supporting functions for our service workforce such as monthly customer invoicing, vendor payment, human resource support, safety program management, Vendor Managed Inventory program oversight, performance measurement & reporting, Information Technology support, training, and technical assistance. * 18 If applicable, provide a detailed explanation outlining the licenses and certifications that are both required to be held, and actually held, by your organization (including third parties and subcontractors that you use) in pursuit of the business contemplated by this RFP. Other than a local or state business license which is easily obtainable, there is no specific license or certification required to perform Vendor Managed Inventory services. However, each fleet and facility maintenance customer determines what level and type of certification that they require of our on-site workforce. Typically, MANCON employees are required to possess a driver's license for the purpose of operating delivery vehicles, whether they be MANCON-owned or customer provided. Even at Vendor Managed Inventory operations where MANCON has a dedicated Delivery Driver, all on-site employees are expected to be able to operate a vehicle for the purpose of picking up parts at local suppliers. Additionally, forklift certification is required to either operate MANCON-owned forklifts or to operate our customers' forklifts. Customers also dictate what license is required, be it a commercial forklift certification course, their own certification, or MANCON's forklift certification program. Except at those few customer maintenance facilities where our customers operate forklifts on our behalf for loading and unloading delivery vehicles, every on-site MANCON staff has at least one certified forklift driver. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is also sometimes required by our customers. Most often they will want our staff to have an ASE P1 (Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist) or an ASE P2 (Automobile Parts Specialist) certification. ASE certified Parts Specialist command higher wages because the industry recognizes the value in having an employee with an ASE certification behind the counter in a parts storeroom. *

Participating Addendums. Supplier and Participating Entity may enter a Participating Addendum or similar document extending and supplementing the terms of this Master Agreement to facilitate adoption as may be required by a Participating Entity. Sourcewell MANCON, LLC STIHL Incorporated By: By: _ _____________________ By2/4/2025 | 9:12 AM CST Date: By2/4/2025 | 6:15 AM PST Date: _ Company Name: STIHL Incorporated ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Title: Chief Procurement Officer Title: President Management Consulting Inc. Manager of MANCON LLC 12/17/2024 | 4:17 PM CST Date: 12/17/2024 | 5:14 PM EST Date: Company Name: MANCON, LLC ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Address: Virginia Beach, VA 23455 23452 Contact: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Phone: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Fax: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ HST#: 81-3509379 Created On: Wednesday July 17October 09, 2024 10:05:56 09:56:38 Submitted On: Thursday September 05Friday November 22, 2024 07:31:34 14:44:18 Submitted By: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Email: ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Transaction #: 9bc8ba159ef4c698-37c1210c-4f35-467cbc9b-a45d-9965ecc18a6c c735bc4f888c Submitter's IP Address: 216.54.72.137 204.124.67.250 Table 1 Specific Instructions. Sourcewell requires identification of all parties responsible for providing Solutions under a resulting master agreement(s) (Responsible Supplier). Proposers are strongly encouraged to include all potential Responsible Suppliers including any corporate affiliates, subsidiaries, D.B.A., and any other authorized entities within a singular proposal. All information required under this RFP must be included for each Responsible Supplier as instructed. Proposers with multiple Responsible Supplier options may choose to respond individually as distinct entities, however each response will be evaluated individually and only those proposals recommended for award may result in a master agreement award. Unawarded entities will not be permitted to later be added to an existing master agreement through operation of Proposer's corporate organization affiliation. 1 Provide the legal name of the Proposer authorized to submit this Proposal. MANCON, LLC STIHL Incorporated * 2 In the event of award, is this entity the Responsible Supplier that will execute the master agreement with Sourcewell? Y or N. Y * 3 Identify all subsidiaries, D.B.A., authorized affiliates, and any other entity that will be responsible for offering and performing delivery of Solutions within this Proposal (i.e. Responsible Supplier(s) that will execute a master agreement with Sourcewell). None other than MANCONNortheast STIHL, LLCMid-Atlantic STIHL, STIHL Southeast, STIHL Southwest, ▇▇▇▇▇ Equipment Sales, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Distributing Company, Blue Mountain Equipment, Intermountain STIHL, STIHL Northwest, Pacific STIHL. Further information about STIHL's US distribution network can be found here: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/about- stihl/corporate/branch-distributor/ * 4 Provide your CAGE code or Unique Entity Identifier (▇▇▇): 7RYX3 Not applicable * 5 Provide your NAICS code applicable to Solutions proposed. 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services 333112 6 Proposer Physical Address: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ , ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ * 7 Proposer website address (or addresses): ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ * 8 Proposer's Authorized Representative (name, title, address, email address & phone) (The representative must have authority to sign the “Proposer's Assurance of Compliance” on behalf of the Proposer): ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ President, Management Consulting, Inc. Manager of MANCON, LLC ▇Wheeled Goods Pricing and Promotions ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ , ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ 757.618.1423 * 9 Proposer's primary contact for this proposal (name, title, address, email address & phone): ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Manager Wheeled Goods Pricing and Promotions ▇▇▇ Business Development Manager ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ , ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ 757.618.1423 * 10 Proposer's other contacts for this proposal, if any (name, title, address, email address & phone): ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Business Development Senior Manager ▇Strategic and National Accounts ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ , ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ 757.785.1218 * 11 Provide a brief history of your company, including your company's core values, business philosophy, and industry longevity related to the requested Solutions. MANCONSTIHL has grown steadily since its founding in 1926: STIHL now offers a broad product portfolio that goes far beyond what started with a chainsaw. What was once a Swabian one-man operation has flourished into an international company that has more than 20,000 employees across all continents. Throughout its more-than-95-year history, LLCSTIHL has always remained true to its core values and company principles: We are a family-owned company and stand for products that are distinguished by outstanding quality and “made by STIHL” cutting-edge technology. At STIHL, family values are a privately top priority by tradition. Since the company was founded, members of the Stihl family have been steering the company's fortunes and closely held subsidiary of Management Consulting, Inc. have grown the one- man business into a global company and the best-selling chainsaw brand in the world. "We want to make people's work easier. That was founded in 1983 by a career U.S. Navy logistician who for 24 my father's vision over 95 years provided parts to Navy ships, nuclear submarines, airplanesago, and vehiclesit remains our strongest driving force." - ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ STIHL Incorporated Mission Statement: STIHL will be the trusted and sole partner for high-value professional user groups, so it was a natural transition as a civilian to start a business focused on providing repair parts to organizations performing heavy maintenance. What began as a company primarily focused on providing logistics support services bringing comprehensive premium solutions rooted in Handheld Equipment and products to the U.S. Navy at the largest naval base in the world in Norfolk, VA, today operates three divisions concentrating on serving complimentary market segments. MANCON's Federal Services Division operates nationally and in selected overseas locations providing logistics and administrative support staffing services to all agencies of the federal government while primarily focused on the Department of Defense. MANCON's Business and Industrial Supplies Division provides a wide range of products including cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, office supplies, and packing supplies to commercial and government customers in southeastern Virginia and northern North Carolina. Lastly, Wheeled Goods with the award of our Virginia Department of Transportation contract in 2002, the Supply Chain Management Division entered the fleet and facility parts Vendor Managed Inventory market segment which supports large vehicle and equipment fleet or facility maintenance operations with an on-site full turnkey inventory management and parts procurement solution. MANCON's mission statement reflects our business philosophy that the customer is central to everything we do, specifically: “MANCON's mission is to meet the needs of each of our customers by providing the right people, associated Aftermarket products and services at a fair priceservices, every time.” Our mission statement is a commitment that we treat every customer fairly by providing them with what they need, at the time they need it, at a reasonable cost. MANCON takes a long-term perspective on company growth by earning independent of power source; further differentiating ourselves through quality and our customers' business every day which is reflected in unparalleled proximity to end users via our longevity and slow but steady consistent organic growth since 1983. Without the pressures of the public market, as a closely held company, MANCON can go to extraordinary measures to serve our customers which is reflected in our company values of: Integrity – We are true to our word. Customer-centric solutions – The customers' best interest is our gauge. Dedication – Our people are dedicated to our customers' success. harmonized Servicing Dealer network * 12 What are your company's expectations in the event of an award? MANCON STIHL expects to achieve 5% year-over-year sales growth resulting from a be able to supply Sourcewell award. Sourcewell is customers with the Gold Standard full portfolio of purchasing cooperatives because Participating Entities trust Sourcewell as a fellow government entity. Further, Sourcewell's effective marketing has resulted in it becoming the most recognized purchasing cooperative in a crowded field. Accordingly, we expect to raise STIHL wholegoods and accessories through our brand awareness among Participating Entitiesextensive network of authorized servicing dealers. * 13 Demonstrate your financial strength and stability with meaningful data. This could include such items as financial statements, SEC filings, credit and bond ratings, letters of credit, and detailed reference letters. Upload supporting documents (as applicable) in the document upload section of your response. DO NOT PROVIDE ANY TAX INFORMATION OR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION. MANCONThe STIHL Group's Dun & annual revenue is over 5.2 billion euros with a 65% equity ratio. Our full public disclosures for our privately held company can be found here: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ number is ▇▇-▇▇▇-.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/en/about-stihl/company/figures. Attached are MANCON's most recent annual We have also included our latest financial reports. Also attached is a $10 million working capital line of credit from MANCON's bank, TowneBank, which is headquartered in Portsmouth, VA. Due report to consistent revenue growth, expense control, absence of debt, and market segment diversification over the past decade, MANCON's financial condition is exceptional. Despite the 2020 economic downturn and resulting significant ongoing supply chain disruptions, MANCON has continued to be profitable while retaining our entire workforce of 500 employees while adding customers and increasing revenuethis RFP. * 14 What is your US market share for the solutions Solutions that you are proposing? Nationally, there are only two companies that are solely focused STIHL Inc. is the number one selling brand of gas-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in the U.S. and among U.S. landscape professionals. STIHL is also the number one selling brand of battery-powered handheld outdoor power equipment among landscape and tree care professionals in America. “Number one selling brand” is based on providing Vendor Managed Inventory services supporting fleet maintenance, MANCON 2007-2023 syndicated and NAPA. While competing for work via the Request for Proposal process, we have encountered regional wholesale parts distributors who provide the service such as Tidewater Fleet Supply and The Parts House, but their market is limited to their regional distribution system coverage. Turnkey fleet maintenance providers such as Vector Fleet Maintenance have extended their service offering to include Vendor Managed Inventory services, but their market penetration has been limited. MANCON operates over 80 staffed parts storerooms for fleet and facility maintenance Vendor Managed Inventory customers with total annual revenue exceeding $190 million. While we don't have insight into the revenue generated commissioned surveys conducted by our competition from Vendor Managed Inventory services, MANCON estimates that we have 15% to 20% ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Research of the U.S. market sharemarket. * 15 What is your Canadian market share for the solutions Solutions that you are proposing? MANCON presently has no operations STIHL is number one brand of gasoline outdoor power equipment in Canada, so 0% market share. * 16 Disclose all current and completed bankruptcy proceedings for Proposer and any included possible Responsible Party within the past seven years. Proposer must provide notice in writing to Sourcewell if it enters a bankruptcy proceeding at any time during the pendency of this RFP evaluation. MANCON has never petitioned for bankruptcySTIHL does not have any bankruptcy proceedings. * . a) If your company is best described as a distributor/dealer/reseller (or similar entity), provide your written authorization to act as a distributor/dealer/reseller for the manufacturer of the products proposed in this RFP. If applicable, is your dealer network independent or company owned? b) If your company is best described as a manufacturer or service provider, describe your relationship with your sales and service force and with your dealer network in delivering the products and services proposed in this RFP. Are these individuals your employees, or the employees of a third party? a. MANCON is not a wholesale distributor nor do we have a dealer network, but rather our workforce operating our customers' parts storerooms manage, purchase, and provide to our fleet customers, millions of parts of various brands from thousands of suppliers for which we aren't required to obtain documentation to resell. b. MANCON STIHL Incorporated is a service provider whose employees are sales and manufacturing subsidiary of STIHL International GmBH, GmBH a subsidiary of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ AG and Co. KG, the workforce performing the sales function and providing the Vendor Managed Inventory service AG & Co. KG in turn is a subsidiary of STIHL Holding AG & Co. KG. STIHL Incorporated manufacturers over 100 models of tools at our customers' vehicle and equipment fleet maintenance facilities. At each of our customer locations, MANCON employees are staffing the parts storeroom operations where we manage and issue MANCON-owned inventory while purchasing non-stocked parts on demand. Our its factory in Virginia Beach, VA headquarters staff provides supporting functions for our VA. STIHL has 6 company-owned Branches and 5 independent Distributors that only sell and service workforce such as monthly customer invoicing, vendor payment, human resource support, safety program management, Vendor Managed Inventory program oversight, performance measurement & reporting, Information Technology support, training, and technical assistanceSTIHL products - ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/about-stihl/corporate/branch-distributor/ Our distribution network works with over 11,000 independent servicing STIHL dealers nationwide. * 18 If applicable, provide a detailed explanation outlining the licenses and certifications that are both required to be held, and actually held, by your organization (including third parties and subcontractors that you use) in pursuit of the business contemplated by this RFP. Other than STIHL maintains and has the necessary licenses to sell our products in the United States. Additional information on our ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications can be found here: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/about-stihl/corporate/iso-9001-and-14001/ * 19 Disclose all current and past debarments or suspensions for Proposer and any included possible Responsible Party within the past seven years. Proposer must provide notice in writing to Sourcewell if it enters a local debarment or state business license which suspension status any time during the pendency of this RFP evaluation. None * 20 Describe any relevant industry awards or recognition that your company has received in the past five years. Numerous STIHL products have been recognized for their innovation by industry peers. STIHL is easily obtainable, there is no specific license or certification required recognized for its manufacturing excellence and Forbes named it one of the best mid-size employers. A full list of our most recent STIHL product awards in the United States can be found on the website: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/about- stihl/awards/ * 21 What percentage of your sales are to perform Vendor Managed Inventory servicesthe governmental sector in the past three years? STIHL supports government sector purchases through our independent dealer network with our bid assistance program. However, each fleet and facility maintenance customer determines what level and type of certification that they require of our on-site workforce. Typically, MANCON employees are required to possess a driver's license for the purpose of operating delivery vehicles, whether they be MANCON-owned or customer provided. Even at Vendor Managed Inventory operations where MANCON has a dedicated Delivery Driver, all on-site employees are expected to be able to operate a vehicle for the purpose of picking up parts at local suppliers. Additionally, forklift certification is required to either operate MANCON-owned forklifts or to operate our customers' forklifts. Customers also dictate what license is required, be it a commercial forklift certification course, their own certification, or MANCON's forklift certification program. Except at those few customer maintenance facilities where our customers operate forklifts on our behalf for loading and unloading delivery vehicles, every on-site MANCON staff has at least one certified forklift driver. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is also sometimes required we do not break out sales by our customers. Most often they will want our staff to have an ASE P1 (Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist) or an ASE P2 (Automobile Parts Specialist) certification. ASE certified Parts Specialist command higher wages because the industry recognizes the value in having an employee with an ASE certification behind the counter in a parts storeroomspecific sectors. *