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Update on Single-Source Contract Approvals

Original title: Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments.

Record date · May 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document serves as a formal communication from the Department of Administration regarding the approval of modifications to specific government contracts that were originally awarded without competitive bidding.

Why it matters

This communication tracks changes to sole-source contracts, which are agreements where the government bypasses competitive bidding to work with a single specific vendor.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Administration

The department is responsible for managing and reporting on the status of these specific contracts.

Directly affected

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee is responsible for reviewing the contract changes submitted by the administration.

Key Facts

The Department of Administration submitted a report regarding changes to single or sole source contracts.
The document is filed under reference number 252213.
The communication was introduced to the Finance & Personnel Committee on April 21, 2026.
The status of the communication is recorded as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sole source contract?

A sole source contract is a contract awarded to a single vendor without going through a competitive bidding process.

What does it mean that this communication 'passed'?

In this context, it indicates that the committee has formally received and accepted the report regarding the contract changes.

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Administrative Oversight of Sole-Source Contracts

The filing indicates a formal reporting mechanism exists for the Finance & Personnel Committee to track amendments to non-competitive contracts.

Department of Administration Finance & Personnel Committee

Connected Entities

Finance & Personnel Committee, Department of Administration, 252213

OrganizationFinance & Personnel Committee“The committee receiving the communication for review.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Administration“The department responsible for submitting the communication regarding contract c”Map →

other252213“The file number assigned to this specific communication.”Map →

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