Sole source means that only one supplier
can provide the product or service. Requisitioners and
Purchasing need to research alternative products and sources
of supply for all purchases. If one cannot be found, the
requisitioner needs to write a justification for a sole
source purchase by completing a Sole
Source Justification Form and returning it to the Purchasing
Department. All sole source justifications are approved
by Purchasing. Sole Source Justification forms can be downloaded
from the Employee Resource Page of the Purchasing web site,
or call Purchasing for a copy.
Emergency Procurement
The purchase of goods or services on an "emergency" basis,
without competition, is only approved by the Purchasing
Department for situations that affect the safety and welfare
of employees, students, and the public.
