Breckinridge County

Sole Source: Don’t pursue a traditional sole source. Redirect to a pre-competed cooperative “no-bid-required” purchase to stay compliant.

Coops: Ask if they’re open to buying via a cooperative such as PurchasePros (KPC), KETS, AEPA (KY via GRREC), or NASPO ValuePoint. Buyer hasn’t historically used coops/resellers, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs and these resellers as future options.

Entity: Breckinridge County, KY.

Traditional sole source is not a viable path here—the county’s past non-competitive awards stem from weak controls rather than a formal sole source process. Reframe the purchase as a cooperative “no-bid-required” transaction to deliver a compliant, audit-safe alternative. Use the cooperative’s competed documentation in lieu of a sole source memo and coordinate approvals through the Fiscal Court and the requesting department.