Wilson Elementary School

Sole Source: If sale is less than $15,000, use sole source. High-risk and not used; redirect to a formal bid. Build internal support and a differentiating value case pre-RFP.

Coops: Forward-looking: If open to future alternatives, suggest coops (PEPPM, Sourcewell, TIPS, NPPGov). Buyer hasn’t historically used coops/resellers, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs and these resellers as future options.

Modesto City Elementary School District, CA has no public record of awarding sole source contracts; this path is high-risk and not recommended. Redirect efforts to the formal competitive bidding process.

Practical notes: Build a strong business case and clearly differentiate unique features in your RFP response. Work with department heads pre-RFP to build internal support. Context: the district’s low $15,000 competitive bidding threshold for public projects triggers frequent formal solicitations, reducing sole source feasibility.