Hardin County High School

Sole Source: Technology: Lead with a sole source (non-competitive) request citing the FY2024 audit finding; engage the Office of the Director of Schools.

Coops: Non-technology: Use cooperative purchasing (Sourcewell or BuyBoard) to avoid formal bidding and stay compliant.

Scope: Viable for technology only. No evidence supports sole source in other categories.

Justification anchor: FY2024 audit noted, “Competitive bids were not solicited for some technology purchases.” Position your tech as uniquely qualified and non-substitutable to establish a compliant non-competitive process going forward.