What justification is needed to support a vendor being a sole source of supplies, materials, books, etc.?
For a vendor to be considered a sole source, the company must be the only available source, not just the original source. The company must supply Jacksonville I S D with a letter, on their letterhead, that states the company is the sole source for either the specific items being purchased or for all things included in the company’s catalogue. This letter must be attached to the purchase order when it is submitted to the Business Office. Additional guidance from the Texas Education Agency can be found in TEA’s Purchasing Module of the FASRG.
