IDOC - Centiport.pdf

Request Form to Division of Purchasing (DOP)

Sole Source Authorization - SSA - New

If you have any questions please contact us at DOPHelpDesk@adm.idaho.gov

Form ID 25704

Generated after Receipt by DOP

Year

Requestor Information

Agency Name* Idaho Department of Corrections

Agency Acronym*

IDOC

Requestor Name* joseph nelson

Phone* 208-658-2025

E-mail* jnelson@idoc.idaho.gov

Property Being Purchased:* Centiport software

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Type of Exemption Check all that apply

Type of Exemption*

A solicitation has been completed and my Agency wishes to award contracts to multiple vendors for the same or smilar property (Multiple Award Authorization)

My Agency wishes to administer or award a solicitation at a dollar amount above its normal Delegated Purchasing Authority (Limited/One-Time DPA)

The property required is available on one or more open contracts, but my Agency wishes to purchase from a different vendor. (Note: if total value is over $10,000, Agency must also check the box for exemption from competition if requesting to pruchase from a specific vendor). (Utilization of Open Contract).

A solicitation is being developed (by my Agency under its DPA or in conjunction with DOP) and my Agency wishes to limit responses to a specific manufacturer/brand name (I.e. no substitutions). (Note: this option assumes that multiple vendors can offer the identified brand name; otherwise, select the option for exemption from competition to request a Sole Source Authorization (Brand Name Only)

A solicitation has been completed and there is a need to negotiate with one or more vendors. (Authorization to Negotiate)

My Agency is seeking to purchase directly from an identified vendor without completing a solicitation OR wishes to perform a level of competition that is less formal than would typically be required. (Various exemptions-additional questions to follow) mailto:jnelson@idoc.idaho.gov

Additional Questions*

There is an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare (Emergency Purchase Authorization)

The required property can only be procured from a single supplier (sole manufacturer and distributor) (Sole Source Authorization)

There is an existing Policy Directive on the DOP website which requires authorization to be utilized (Utilization of Policy Directive)

It would be impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous to complete the required competitive process under the circumstances (One Time Exemption).

Sole Source Authorization

IDAPA 38.05.01.042.02 provides that sole source purchase shall be used only if a requirement is reasonably available from a single supplier.

Fiscal Year*

Type of Request*

New

Renew (Agency wishes to extend an existing sole source authorization)

Amend (Check this box to request a change to the goods/services, term or other conditions of the

SSA)

Both Renew and Amend

New

Name of Requested Vendor* Centiport, a business of NCS Pearson

Desired Term in Years*

Anticipated Total Cost (for full desired term):

$80,000.00

Do you anticipate the need for renewals?

Yes No

Property* Describe the property you are seeking

Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) is requesting a sole source for Centiport, a business of NCS Pearson to utilize their software and text resources for Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional and Autodesk Certified User. Our search for another vendor to supply this software for our residents has come up short.

Justification* Check all that apply

Sole source provider of a licensed or patented good or service

Sole manufacturer AND distributor

Sole provider of factory-authorized/warranty service

Sole provider of items that are compatible with existing equipment, systems, programs, etc.

Other

Business Need* Describe the Agency's business need for the requested property

IDOC needs the Software from Centiport to help our resident obtain their certification in Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional and Autodesk Certified User.

https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/38/380501.pdf

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Description* Describe what makes the identified property unique. Why is it the only property that could meet your business need?

From our research no other vendor offers the certification or online texts for Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional and Autodesk Certified User.

Alternatives* Describe the research you conducted to identify other potential property/sources. What potential alternatives did you find and why will they not meet the Agency's business needs?

I contacted Juvenile Corrections to see if they utilize Centiport and they do not. However, they directed me to Careersafe as they use them for other certifications. I contacted Careeersafe and they verified they do not offer Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional and Autodesk Certified User. I also, obtain a sole source letter from Centiport claiming they are the sole provider for the software we need. Nothing came up with our search on the internet either.

File Upload and Certification

Notes

File Upload

October 2026 Certiport Sole Source Letter General_Signed (2).pdf 106.11KB

Maximum File Size 250 MB

Agency Certification*

By submitting this form, I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, supports the requirement for a sole source procurement, and is in the best interest of the State.

Signature* Date Submitted* 2026-10-22

Approval - SSA

Administrator Intends to approve*

Yes No

(Pending legal notice and appeal period)

Optional Posting?* This exemption will be sent for posting before final approval.

Yes No

Notes Public View

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File Upload

Maximum File Size 250 MB

DOP Signature*

DOP Printed Name* Mike Gwinn

DOP Title* Deputy Administrator

Date Time 2026-10-23