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Single Source or Sole Source Justification

About this Form

Form number: 235-3

Audience:  MCPS Staff

Last revised: September 2026


Instructions: 

  • Complete this form for contract requests with a value of $7,500 or greater (for all funds) where competition may be restricted or where multiple quotes or proposals were not obtained. Completing this form does not guarantee that the proposed vendor will be selected. The Department of Procurement may require additional information. It is the requestor’s responsibility to provide all the required information and documentation indicated on this form.
  • Definitions
    • Sole Source—The ONLY known source for unique products & services with no other options available
    • Single Source— Circumstances dictate use of this vendor despite other potential options. (i.e., availability, timeliness, locality, etc.)
  • This completed form is required to be submitted with MCPS Form 203-6, Contract/Solicitation Intake Form, and any additional supporting documentation.
  • After requesting division/department approvals are obtained, requester must submit this form with completed MCPS Form 203-6, Contract/Solicitation Intake Form, and any additional supporting documentation, to the Department of Procurement at ContractSolicitationRequest@mcpsmd.org. After a determination is made by the Procurement Official this form and supporting documentation will be provided to the Division of Financial Management for approval by the Chief Financial Officer. The Department of Procurement will then return this completed form to the requester and advise on next steps.
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