Sole Source Request.docx

The document is a Sole Source Request Form that outlines the process for requesting a purchase that cannot be competitively bid due to unique circumstances. It requires details about the vendor, estimated cost, reasons for sole sourcing, specific features needed, efforts to find alternative sources, and supporting facts. The form also includes a section on price reasonableness, where the requester must justify the fairness of the proposed price. Additionally, there is a section for a statement of need and certification, where the requester confirms the accuracy of the justification provided. The form emphasizes the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring that the sole source procurement is in the best interest of Bay County.