CTR078978_Sole_Source_Authorization.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source Procurement Authorization form (SPO Form 103) from the Arizona State Procurement Office, involving the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) and the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC). The sole source contract is with The Change Companies dba Train for Change, located in Carson City, Nevada, with the contract identification number CTR058405.
The contract is for Participants' Workbooks and Materials for Interactive Journaling, which includes student workbooks, facilitator manuals, and additional worksheets for rehabilitation programming. The current contract was originally executed on 10/13/2020 with an expiration on 10/12/2025. The procurement is for a one-year term with four additional possible years, with an estimated total cost of $695,000. The materials are copyrighted and exclusively produced and distributed by The Change Companies, with the methodology recognized as an evidence-based practice through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). A sole source notice was published in the Arizona Procurement Portal, and no alternative sources were identified.
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Page 1 of 2 SPO Form 103 Standard Work (Rev 12.05.23)
Standard Work
Owner State Procurement Office, Compliance Unit
Form Number SPO Form 103 ‐ Sole Source (SS) Procurement Authorization Version Revised 12/5/2023
Form Completion Process
Process Standard Work/Instructions for completion and submittal of the SPO 103 form. The form is available on the SPO website: For Agencies > Resources > Standard Forms and Documents.
No. Action Action Detail/Key Points
Sections I through III to be completed by the requesting State Governmental Unit
SECTION I - State Governmental Unit Request
1 State Governmental Unit Name of the requesting State Governmental Unit (SGU; agency, board, or commission)
2 Requestor Name of the requestor 3 Email Email of the requestor 4 Title Job title of the requestor 5 Telephone Telephone number of the requestor
SECTION II - Background
6 Service(s)/Material(s) Description of service(s)/material(s) or Contract title (eProcurement Label) 7 Supplier Name of supplier(s) 8 Contract ID eProcurement contract number (if available)
9 Sole Source Type Select applicable option:
‐ Authorization request ‐ Authorization modification request
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10 Requesting Term Specify contract term or extension period, as applicable, based on the SS 11 Estimated Cost Forecasted expenditures for the duration of the SS Term or extension period
SECTION III - Justification
12 Rationale Select applicable option in accordance with R2‐7‐E301(A):
‐ There is only a single source for the material(s) or service(s) ‐ No reasonable alternative source exists
Provide details of the procurement need, reason for the single source, and how the proposed procurement is advantageous to the State
Detail information regarding the rationale selected in the previous section; State Governmental Unit use of the material(s) or service(s); if mandatory state contracts were explored; the limitation which led to sole source; and how the State would benefit from the procurement.
Describe the procurement process, efforts to locate other sources/evidence of one source, and determination that the price is fair and reasonable. Include the sole source notice and number (BPM00XXXX) and attach a copy to the determination.
Detail strategy for the proposed procurement, considered competition, reason for selecting specific supplier, and negotiations strategy.
A notice was posted in the State's eProcurement system to registered vendors with an invite to comment on the sole-source request for three (3) working days, and it was determined that no reasonable alternative source exists for the procurement need. A copy of the notice is attached.
Check the box confirming the sole source request notice was posted in the State's eProcurement system for three (3) working days prior to the request.
16 Signature Signature of the authorized requestor 17 Date of Request Specify the date of request
Section IV to be completed by the Procurement Authority:
SECTION IV - Approval
18 Determination
Select applicable option in accordance with A.A.C R2-7-E301(D):
- Request Authorized Pursuant to R2-7-E301
- Request Authorized with Conditions/Restrictions R2-7-E301
- Request Returned for Additional Information
- Request Denied
19 Approved Expiration Date Specify date or term of expiration
20 Comments, conditions, or restrictions (as applicable) Complete as needed
21 Print Name Printed name of the approver 22 Title Job title of the approver 23 Signature Signature of the approving authority 24 Date of Approval Specify the date of approval 25 Use section as necessary Used by any party in case the fields within the form were insufficient
STATE GOVERNMENTAL UNIT NOTICE: This is an official written determination in response to a procurement authorization request.
A copy of the form shall be maintained by the State Governmental Unit and the State Procurement Office.
Upon completion, Requestor shall forward the signed form to the Contract Owner.
Contract Owner shall upload the signed approval version of this form in the eProcurement system.
If anticipated expenditure is above State Governmental Unit's delegation, forward document to SPOCompliance@azdoa.
gov.
Page 1 of 4 SPO Form 103 - Sole Source Procurement Authorization (Rev 12.05.23)
Procurement Determination:
Sole Source Authorization A.A.C. R2-7-E301
SECTIONS I THROUGH III MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE REQUESTOR
USE ADDITIONAL PAGE AS NECESSARY
SECTION I - State Governmental Unit Request
1. State Governmental Unit
2. Requestor 3. Email
4. Title 5. Telephone
SECTION II - Background
6. Service(s)/Material(s)
7. Supplier
8. Contract ID
9. Sole Source Type
10. Requesting Term 11. Estimated Cost
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry
Taylor Grogan tgrogan@azadc.gov
Senior Procurement Specialist 602-542-3433
$695,000
‐ Authorization request
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SECTION III - Justification
12. Rationale
13. Provide details of the procurement need, reason for the single source, and how the proposed procurement is advantageous to the State
‐ There is only a single source for the material(s) or service(s)
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14. Describe the procurement process, efforts to locate other sources/evidence of one source, and determination that the price is fair and reasonable. Include the sole source notice and number (BPM00XXXX) and attach a copy to the determination.
15. A notice was posted in the State's eProcurement system to registered vendors with an invite to comment on the sole-source request for three
(3) working days, and it was determined that no reasonable alternative source exists for the procurement need. A copy of the notice is attached.
16. Signature 17. Date of Request
In accordance with the Procurement Rules, the Arizona Uniform Terms and Conditions must be made a part of all Contracts. If you will be required to sign a software licensing agreement or sign any other agreement containing terms and conditions, these will need additional review to ensure that the terms and conditions do not invalidate the Arizona Uniform Terms and Conditions. Approval of this request does not allow for agencies to exceed their dollar acquisition amount of delegated authority.
10/7/2025
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TO BE COMPLETED BY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY
SECTION IV - Approval
18. Determination
19. Approved Expiration Date
20. Comments, conditions, or restrictions (as applicable)
21. Print Name 22. Title
23. Signature 24. Date of Approval
25. Use section as necessary
STATE GOVERNMENTAL UNIT NOTICE: This is an official written determination in response to a procurement authorization request.
A copy of the form shall be maintained by the State Governmental Unit and the State Procurement Office.
Upon completion, Requestor shall forward the signed form to the Contract Owner.
Contract Owner shall upload the signed approval version of this form in the eProcurement system.
If anticipated expenditure is above State Governmental Unit's delegation, forward document to SPOCompliance@azdoa.gov.
12/31/2030
Louis Anaya Deputy Assistant Director
- Request Authorized Pursuant to R2-7-E301
10/07/2025 https://azadoagov.na1.echosign.com/verifier?tx=CBJCHBCAABAAmB-HCJfIxAMbFfbAA2cTpUOp6DGNWf6A
| SPO Form 103 SS & SW 12.05.23 - SPO 103 SW 12.05.23 |
| SPO Form 103 SS & SW 12.05.23 - SPO 103 12.05.23 |
Text6: The Change Companies has provided the Participants' Workbooks and Materials for Interactive Journaling to ADCRR since October of 2019. This includes student workbooks, facilitator manuals, and additional worksheets needed to teach the curriculum for Interactive Journaling classes.
Text7: The Change Companies dba Train for Change
IV0000053736
5055 Metric Way, Suite 101 Carson City, Nevada 89706
| Text8: CTR058405, Participants Workbooks and Materials for All Institutions, executed 10/13/2020, full term expiration 10/12/2025. |
| Text9: One year, plus four additional years |
| Text11: ADCRR requires the continued use of The Change Companies dba Train for Change Participants' Workbooks and Materials for the rehabilitation of offendor behavior. |
This is a copyrighted program, wherein the materials are produced and sold only through The Change Companies dba Train for Change, wherein there are no approved retailers or distributors.
This particular methodology, Interactive Journaling, has been recognized as an evidence-based practice through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
This request is to include the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) at their request for the items currently identified in the current contract CTR058405.
Text12: BPM007218 Sole Source Notification was published in the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) for Participants' Workbooks and Materials for ADCRR and ADJC on September 29, 2025 produced and distributed by The Change Companies dba Train for Change.
This resulted in no valid responses received.
Pricing has been determined to be fair and resonable in accordance with R2-7-702(A)(2).
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