Sole Source Dos and Donts.pdf

The document discusses the challenges and best practices related to sole source procurement in public organizations. It emphasizes the importance of justifying sole source purchases, avoiding favoritism in vendor selection, and using competition whenever possible. The document outlines seven habits for effective sole source procurement, including ensuring justifiability, avoiding favoritism, and using competitive pricing strategies. It also highlights the risks of sole source decisions driven by lack of planning or favoritism. The overall message is to approach sole source procurement with transparency, accountability, and a focus on obtaining best value for public funds.