Sole source and single source procurements.
Sarasota Code § 2-358
in effectSec. 2-358. - Sole source and single source procurements.
(a)
Sole source procurements. When the city believes that desired materials, goods, commodities, or contractual services are available only from a sole source, the procurement official shall electronically post a description of the commodities or contractual services sought for a period of at least five (5) business days. The description must include a request that prospective vendors provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. Posting shall not be required for desired commodities or contractual services for category I purchases. If it is determined in writing by the procurement official after reviewing all relevant information, including information received from prospective vendors as a result of a required posting, that the commodities or contractual services are in fact available only from a sole source, the city may enter into a sole source agreement. In any case where the city seeks to purchase materials for the construction, modification, alteration, or repair of any city-owned facility from a sole source, the commission must first make the written findings required by F.S. § 255.04
(b)
Single source procurements. When the procurement official determines that it is advantageous for the city to use a particular supplier of materials, goods, commodities, or contractual services due to a uniquely advantageous warranty, or the existence of a supplier's advantageous proprietary relationship, or to facilitate continued standardization, compatibility, or functionality, the procurement official is authorized to approve a single source purchase without competition. Approval must also be obtained from the city manager for single source purchases exceeding category II.
(Ord. No. 26-5588, § 2, 3-2-26)
Source: City of Sarasota, Florida, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/sarasota/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH2AD_ARTVIFIPUSA_DIV3PRCO_S2-358SOSOSISOPRFetched: 11/14/2026