NIGP Code Sole Source Letter 2025.pdf

This is a sole source letter from the City of Philadelphia regarding NIGP Code classifications for procurement purposes. The document addresses the justification and authorization for using a sole source procurement method for a specific acquisition, establishing the NIGP code categorization that will govern the contract opportunity and its associated procurement rules and requirements.

The letter establishes the framework for the City of Philadelphia's use of NIGP codes in its contracting processes and provides the sole source justification necessary for proceeding with a non-competitive procurement. This documentation supports the city's authority to award contracts using sole source methodology when competitive bidding is not feasible or in the best interest of the municipality, subject to applicable state and local procurement regulations and approval authority.