Sole Source Purchasing Justification

Policy Owner: Chief Finance Officer

Policy Statement:

To establish policy and procedures for the acquisition of good and services on a sole source basis. Sole source is defined as a product or service that can only be purchased from a single source.

Policy Rational:

Sole source items are exempt from the formal bidding process.  Determination that a sole source purchase is warranted requires justification and approval the President. Such determination must be made in writing and provide documentation and justification as to why no other source of goods or services could be obtained.