Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form for Pinellas County, Florida, related to a contract opportunity for Indigent Burial and Cremation Services. The form documents the justification and approval process for a non-competitive purchase, with the requisitioning department seeking approval from an oversight committee comprised of four members: Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, Chris Rose, and the Department ACA. The form requires documentation of the project name, total budget estimate, engagement duration, project manager, and the specific justification for proceeding with a non-competitive procurement rather than open bidding.

The form indicates that prior vendor history is a relevant consideration in the justification process, requiring explanation of whether the selected vendor has been utilized on previous contracts. The approval section includes checkboxes for each committee member to indicate their approval or disapproval of the non-competitive approach. This justification form, revised as of May 5, 2023, serves as the mechanism through which Pinellas County validates the use of single-source contracting for the indigent burial and cremation services, which are intended to serve individuals without next of kin or financial means for private funeral arrangements.