South Carolina Code 11-35-1560. Sole source procurement; public notice
(B) Written documentation must include the determination and basis for the proposed sole source procurement. A delegation of authority by either the chief procurement officer or the head of a governmental body with respect to sole source determinations must be submitted in writing to the Materials Management Officer. In cases of reasonable doubt, competition must be solicited. Any decision by a governmental body that a procurement be restricted to one potential vendor must be accompanied by a thorough, detailed explanation as to why no other will be suitable or acceptable to meet the need.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 11-35-1560
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(C) A violation of these regulations by a purchasing agency, upon recommendation of the Division of Procurement Services with approval of the majority of the board, must result in the temporary suspension, not to exceed one year, of the violating governmental body’s ability to procure supplies, services, information technology, or construction items pursuant to this section.