Sole Source Form 4.26.18 Final.docx

The document outlines the process for justifying and requesting a sole source purchase for goods or services above $5,000. It defines a sole source purchase as one limited to a single source or supply, with specific criteria for when such purchases are allowed. The form includes sections for detailing the proposed purchase, reasons for it being a sole source, price reasonableness justification, and a statement of need and certification. It also mentions the need for additional documentation in certain cases and requires signatures from the requestor, department director, and purchasing manager to authorize the sole source acquisition.