7-DMG Mori Sole Source Form (1).pdf

Sole Source Justification Application

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Sole Source Justification Application

Why are you requesting a Sole Source Waiver?

☐Only one known source that can provide the commodity or service. Procurement of public utility services.

☐Compatibility (e.g. CCC requires a specific piece of equipment to be compatible with an existing equipment system).

☐Public safety concerns.

☐Limited or proprietary systems (i.e. additional licenses, updates, specialized replacement parts, etc.).

☐A professional expert is requested.

☐Sales territories or product availability within limited geographic boundaries.

☐Other _______________________________________________________

If your request does not meet any of these criteria, STOP, consult with Procurement services to identify an alternative procurement method.

Name of requestor:

Department/School:

Project title:

Email address:

Contract or Board Report number:

Vendor:

Value of initial term, or if a renewal, value of this renewal $:

(Attach the proposal received)

Number of potential/remaining renewals:

Length of each renewal in months:

Value of all/remaining renewals:$

Actual Estimated

Choose one of the following:

New Sole Source Sole Source renewal Change Order or Amendment to an existing Sole Source

Provide a description of the supplies or services required

Partnership creating manufacturing Training Center at AVI

David Girzadas dgirzadas@ccc.edu

Richard J. Daley TBD

DMG Mori Partnership - AVI CNC Lab DMG Mori

1,368,203.28

CCC will form a partnership with DMG Mori to develop training curriculum and deliver training at Daley College and the AVI Campus for DMG Mori Customers and employees and CCC students on advanced CNC and manufacturing techniques. CCC students will be eligable to interview for DMG Mori apprenticeships and internships. DMG Mori will place 5 advanced manufacturing machines with no payment for 3 years with a discounted payment at year 3 while developing the new training programs for DMG Mori employees and customers as well as CCC students.

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Select the type of funding to be used: Educational Funds Capital Funds Grant Funds

Other (Explain):

This purchase is economically only available from a single source because it is:

Art or Entertainment Services or Athletic Events Compatibility with existing/current equipment, accessories, replacement parts or service Critical changes to the existing contract are necessary and best accomplished by the original contract holder Federal/CCC Grant requires contract with specific vendor

(attach Grant Award Agreement) Item is copyrighted or patented and the item is only available from the holder

Copyright or Patent Number(s):

Items are needed for trial use or testing

Media for advertising

Organization memberships (Dues, fees, conference charges including mandated travel and related expenses)

Public utility regulated services

Radio and television broadcast rights software license/ upgrade/maintenance

Other (Explain):

Has CCC purchased these supplies/services in the past? Yes No

If yes, STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT CONTRACT AND WORKING BACKWARD, for the entire relationship with this vendor for this supply or service, list each term, value, short description and type of procurement of each:

Term Term From: Term To: Value Description Vendor Selection

One Two

Three Four Five Six

Seven Eight Nine Ten

If more than 10 years, explain:

Fund raising is being pursued by CCC district.

Partnership on training center

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Business Rationale

1. Provide a detailed explanation of the need for the supplies or services:

2. What are the unique features of the supplies or services that are not available in any other product or by any other vendor?

Provide specific, quantifiable factors/qualifications:

3. If professional services, what are the unique qualifications the vendor possess?

Provide specific. measureable factors/qualifications:

4. Were alternative supplies or services evaluated? Yes No

a. If yes, what were they and why were they unacceptable? If no, why were alternatives not evaluated? Please be specific with regard to features, characteristics, requirements, capabilities and compatibility:

5. What efforts were made to get the best possible price?

DMG Mori customer and employee training programs being offered at Daley College as well as new Credit and Continuing Education training programs for CCC students. DMG Mori CNC machines will be utilized in the AVI training laboratories for advanced CNC and manufacturing operations training.

DMG Mori is an industry leader and is building a new Research and Design Center in Chicago on Goose Island and this will allow CCC students to access these careers through the specialized knowledge obtained by working on this specialized equipment.

DMG Mori has the technical expertise and customer base that utilizes and hires these students. Students trained in these new programs will have the specialized knowledge and skill required by the new DMG Mori R and D Center being built in Chicago. CCC will have a partnership with an equipment manufacturer to develop work based learning opportunities and to advise on programs directly benefiting CCC students.

DMG Mori is building a new R and D Center in Chicago and needs skilled employees with hands on knowledge on this equipment and these programs will provide an advantage to our students pursuing these careers.

Substantially discounted price after 3 years of free usage with a 45% discount on the purchase price after 3 years, with no payment required in years 1 and 2.

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6. Will this purchase obligate the CCC to this vendor for future purchases such as maintenance, licensing or continuing needs? Yes No If yes, please provide details regarding future obligations and/or needs:

7. Why is the price for this purchase considered to be fair and reasonable?

8. If this is a renewal, describe why circumstances are such that competitive selection is still not an alternative since awarding the original contract:

9. What will be the financial or other impact to CCC if this sole source is not approved and a competitive solicitation is required?

Department/College Representative Signature Required I know and understand the contents of this Sole Source /Bid Waiver Justification and attest that all statements are true and correct.

Department/College Representative Signature Printed Name Date

Department/College Representative Signature Printed Name Date

VC/ College President Signature

Procurement Approval and Signature

Printed Name Date

Printed Name Date

This opportunity will place CCC students at the forefront of technology in this industry.

CCC will be able to offer advanced training capabilities and the access to DMG Mori partnership apprenticeships and customer job programs and if not, these opportunities will be lost for CCC students.

Will require a maintenance agreement to maintain and repair the equipment as needed.

Purchase of needed supplies and consumables for these labs.

It is a discounted residual value after 3 years of usage with no charge.

N/A

David Girzadas 06/09/2026

Crystal Washington 06/09/2026

Nicholas Gibb 6/17/2026 | 1:19:14 PM CDT