All requisitions submitted which recommend the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment exceeding $1,000 from a single vendor, shall have a completed "Sole Source Purchase" document attached. Such document shall require approval in writing by the requisitioner, the appropriate Cost Center Supervisor/Vice President, and the Assistant Vice President of Finance.

“Sole Source Purchase” forms must include an explanation as to why the vendor is uniquely qualified to fulfill the order. This explanation may include information regarding limited distribution, competitive pricing exemption, and other information that makes purchasing from another party impractical.