TEMPLATE SOLE SOURCE.docx

The document is a notice of intent to award a procurement without engaging in a standard procurement process. It explains that a sole source procurement is justified when there is only one product or service that can meet the city's need and only one vendor who can provide it. The document requests comments on the proposed purchase and outlines the process for challenging the sole source procurement if other vendors believe they can provide a comparable or better product. It also states that if no valid challenges are received, the Purchasing Department may award the contract to the identified vendor without competition.