Procurement Memorandum

This memorandum must be filled out by the purchasing agency and addresses in a direct and concise manner the following four points (by number and in order):

  1. Why this is the only product or service that can meet the need.
  2. Why this vendor is the only practicable available source.
  3. Explain why the price is considered reasonable.
  4. Describe the efforts that were made to get the best possible price for the taxpayers.
Sole Source Instructions (pdf)