§ 2–354.04. Sole source procurements.

(a) A contract may be awarded through noncompetitive negotiations when there is only one source for the required good or service.

(b) The CPO shall make a determination and findings justifying the sole source procurement.

(c) Notice of intent to enter into a sole source contract shall be posted on the Internet at least 10 days prior to award. The notice shall include:

(1) The determination and findings required by subsection (b) of this section;

(2) A description of the item to be procured; and

(3) The intended sole source contractor.

(d) The contract shall be made available online within 7 days of the contract award.