Sole Source Procurement: Requirements and Considerations
Sole source procurement involves acquiring unique items or services from a single vendor, emphasizing the need for justification, public transparency, and vendor exclusivity. This process requires detailed documentation, vendor quotes, historical pricing analysis, and public posting to ensure fairness and compliance. Understanding the concept of sole source procurement is crucial for efficient and transparent procurement practices.
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Sole Source Training
WHAT IS A SOLE SOURCE? A sole source means the item/service is unique and that the Vendor is the sole provider (in the world) from whom the item/service can be obtained. Good Example: Swedish High-Speed Equine Treadmill Bad Example: Recreational Equipment The Sole Source Certification form is available on the Procurement Services website: https://procurement.ufl.edu/uf-departments/
SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE: Vendor Quote Reasonable price justification: i.e. historical pricing, cost analysis, or comparable price A thorough explanation written in layman s terms what is unique and how it is relevant to the work being done MUST BE: Completed and signed by the Professor/PI Publicly posted and open to protest for 72 hours
