2016 OCLC Sole Source form.docx

The document is a Sole Source Request and Determination Form submitted by the Town of Taos for a prospective contract with OCLC, a non-profit organization that provides services to libraries worldwide. The contract is for an annual subscription for software components and services related to library maintenance, digitization programs, inter-library loan activities, and databases. The form outlines the criteria developed by the department, the unique capabilities of OCLC as the sole provider, and the reasons why other similar services cannot meet the intended purpose. It also details the agency's due diligence in determining the basis for the procurement and explains why no other businesses were contacted. The form requires approval by the Procurement Officer after being posted for 30 days without challenge.