City of Fitchburg

Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, consider sole source only if your solution is truly unique and cannot be competitively sourced; expect higher friction vs coops.

Coops: Lead with Sourcewell. Confirm your product is on a Sourcewell contract and offer to process via that vehicle. Register on Public Purchase to streamline admin.

City of Fitchburg permits sole source under Section 10-307(5), but there’s no evidence it’s commonly used—treat as a last resort.

Thresholds: No specific sole source dollar cap provided here. Note: formal competitive bidding generally applies at $25,000+, making coops a lower-friction alternative for larger buys.