Sole Source Purchase Fire Station Exercise Equipment Rogue FitnessfIENDIAN�--
CITY OF MERIDIAN
SOLE SOURCE FORM
Date: Dec 14, 2017
Item or Service:
1. Rogue Ohio Bar, Olympic barbell (qty 11)
2. Rogue Vertical barbell hanger (qty 20)
3. Rogue RML -3W Fold back wall mount rack (qty 8)
4. Rogue Dogsled 1.2 (qty 5)
5. Rogue Ohio lifting belt (qty 15)
PURCHASING AGENT
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-888-4433 Fax: 208-887-4813
X Sole Source: Item is available from only one vendor. Item is one -of -a kind
item and is not sold through distributors. Manufacturer is a
sole distributor.
JUSTIFICATION: (Attach additional pages if needed)
The superior quality of the above referenced Rogue fitness equipment meets the high demands
of daily use required by numerous firefighter personnel. This superior quality ensures the safety
of our employees. We have found with past inferior products that breaks can occur during
workouts resulting in injury.
The vertical barbell hanger is compatible with the barbells.
Total Estimated cost for above equipment: $12,925.00.
CERTIFICATION:
I am aware of the requirements set forth in the City's Purchasing Policy & Procedures Manual for competitive bidding and the
established criteria for justification for sole source/sole brand purchasing. I have gathered technical information and have made
a concerted effort to review comparable/equal equipment. I hereby certify as to the validity of the information and feel confident
that this justification for sole source/sole brand meets the City's criteria and is accurate.
Council Approval j��
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SOLE SOURCE/BRAND EXAMPLES.
SOLE SOURCE:
Only one (1) vendor if there is only one (1) vendor for the personal property to be acquired. For purposes
of this definition, only one (1) vendor shall refer to situations where there is only one (1) source
reasonably available and shall include, but not be limited to, the following situations:(i) Where property is required to respond to a lifethreatening situation or a situation which is
immediately detrimental to the public welfare or property;
(ii) Where the compatibility of equipment, components, accessories, computer software, replacement
parts or service is the paramount consideration;
(iii) Where a sole supplier's item is needed for trial use or testing;
(iv) The purchase of mass-produced movies, videos, books or other copyrighted materials;
(v) The purchase of property for which it is determined there is no functional equivalent;
(vi) The purchase of public utility services;
(vii) The purchase of products, merchandise or trademarked goods for resale at a political subdivision
facility; or
(viii) Where competitive solicitation is impractical, disadvantageous or unreasonable under the
circumstances.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT REASONS FOR SOLE SOURCE
a)
b)
c)
Personal preference for a product or vendor.
Cost, past performance, local presence, delivery etc. These are award criteria to
be used in a competitive bid process.
Specifications that exceed requested performance.