Sole Source Justification for Academic Success.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document prepared by the Colorado Department of Education for the procurement of "I Am Sam" Primary Decodable Readers. The justification supports a non-competitive purchase of these specific educational materials, which are designed to support primary-level reading instruction and literacy development. The document outlines the rationale for selecting this particular product as the sole source for academic success initiatives within the state's educational system.

The justification emphasizes the unique pedagogical approach and effectiveness of the "I Am Sam" decodable readers in meeting Colorado's reading curriculum standards and instructional requirements. The document provides supporting evidence regarding the product's alignment with science-based reading instruction methodologies and its demonstrated impact on student literacy outcomes. This sole source procurement approach indicates that the procuring agency determined no other comparable products or vendors could adequately fulfill the specified educational and performance requirements for this contract opportunity.