Term used to denote the bid price submitted by a prospective vendor. A procurement option allowing the award to be based on stated criteria or evaluation factors. A schedule issued by DOA Procurement Division each year which designates the dates by which certain categories of controlled items must be requested from the Purchasing Bureau. A purchasing situation where only one product or service is acceptable because of standardization or compatibility, or occasioned by the unique nature of the requirement, vendor or market conditions. In a sole source situation, the product is usually available only from the original manufacturer or regional franchisee.
Competitive bidding is therefore futile and sole source becomes the appropriate procurement method.
Provides the descriptive, performance, quality and usage profile of the item being bid or purchased. Specification becomes the basis for a vendor s bid response and upon which an award will be made. The bureau with the Procurement and Printing Division mandated by law to purchase or supervise the purchase of goods and services for all state agencies. All property, except as otherwise provided by law, including but not limited to equipment, materials, printing, and commodities, and excluding land or any interest in land. A contract in which a source or sources of supply are established by DOA Procurement Division for a specific period of time at a predetermined unit price.