A purchase from a sole source supplier of goods and services may be made without receiving quotations or competitive bids, provided that a statement explaining the sole source request is placed in the purchase file. A sole source supplier is the only acceptable vendor who is able to furnish a certain item or service.

Purchasing From Other Bids

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Town Code, by and through its authorized personnel, the Town may purchase any items, for which funds have been duly appropriated, regardless of the amount of purchase from, or off of, any other governmental entity's master or specific bidding list if the bidding procedure of the other governmental entity is equal to, or more stringent than, the Town's own procurement procedures as set forth in this Chapter.

Selection of Supplier

Purchase shall be from suppliers offering the lowest prices, except that the Town may purchase at other than a lowest offered price for reasons including quality, ability of a supplier to furnish the goods or services quoted or bid, or compatibility with existing equipment, structures, or ongoing service requirements.