Single Source Regs.doc

The document outlines the process for requesting exemptions from competitive solicitation requirements through a Request for Approval of Procurement (RAP) form. It explains the criteria for single source procurements, including the need for clear evidence that only one source is available and that awarding a contract in this manner is in the state's best interest. The document also details the steps for submitting a RAP, obtaining approvals, and conducting negotiations with the single source contractor. It emphasizes the importance of documenting all single source procurements and forwarding the records to the Chief Procurement Officer. The RAP form is crucial for requesting exemptions and must include detailed findings of fact to support the need for a single source procurement.