Sole Source Justification Form n2y.pdf
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- Marion County, Oregon
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This is a Sole Source Justification Form submitted by Reynolds School District 7, a public education agency in Fairview, Oregon, for the procurement of specialized curriculum and educational software services. The District seeks to purchase the Unique Learning System (ULS) from n2y for use in Special Education Alternative Core Curriculum programs serving students with special learning needs in Life Skills and Functional Life Skills classrooms. The prospective contractor, n2y, was identified through internet research as the sole provider of these integrated services. The form was completed on August 16, 2023, with final authorization and advertisement occurring on September 19, 2023.
The total contract cost is $26,149.17 for access to the Unique Learning System, which includes a differentiated, three-level reading program aligned with extended state standards, a current events program focused on daily living skills, L3 skills practice games, and SymbolStix visual creation tools for speech-language pathologists. Reynolds School District has utilized this vendor for the past eight years and staff are already trained on the curriculum platform. The District conducted comparative research examining four alternative sources to verify that similar functionality and features are not available elsewhere before determining that n2y represents the only viable source. The Chief Academic Officer, Koreen Barreras-Brown, recommended the purchase as a sole source procurement in the best interest of the District, with final authorization provided by Superintendent Frank Caropelo.
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Financial Services Department 1204 NE 201st Avenue, Fairview, OR 97024
Phone: 503-661-7200 | Fax: 503-667-6932 www.reynolds.k12.or.us
Sole Source Justification Form
Date: Department:
Prospective Contractor: Cost:
Describe the goods or services to be purchased:
For the reason(s) below, this purchase cannot reasonably be competitively solicited:
The efficient use of existing goods or services requires our purchasing compatible goods or services, and there is a single provider for those goods and services. Describe:
☐ The goods or services required for the exchange of software or data with other public or private agencies are available from only one source. Describe:
☐ The goods or services are for a pilot or experimental project. Describe:
☐ Other findings. Describe other factors that support the conclusion that the goods or services are available from only one source:
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What unique features/functionality is required that only this source can provide?
What steps were taken to verify that goods or services with similar features and functionality are not available from other sources?
By signing this form, I am recommending this purchase as a sole source based upon an objective review of the goods and services required and the purchase is in the best interest of the District.
I certify that I have no conflict of interest in making this recommendation.
DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATION
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
FINAL AUTHORIZATION
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Must be Cabinet member
Submit completed form to procurement@rsd7.net
PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING USE ONLY
Date of Advertisement:
Frank Caropelo Superintendent
09.19.2023
| Date: 8/16/23 |
| Department: Special Education |
| Prospective Contractor: n2y |
| Cost: $26,149.17 |
| Date_2: 9-19-23 |
| Name_2: |
| Date_3: |
| Reason 1: Internet research has verified that these services are only available from Unique Learning System. |
| Reason 2: |
| Reason 3: |
| Reason 4: This vendor has been used for the past 8 years. Reynolds staff are familiar with this curriculum and have been trained on it. n2y provides the following: Unique Learning Systems (ULS) curriculum is a full reading program differentiated into 3 levels; n2y is a current events program connected to the curriculum providing daily living skills content; L3 skills allows students to practice curriculum-related material with games; SymbolStix allows SLPs to create visuals across the district. |
| Check Box 1: Yes |
| Check Box 2: Off |
| Check Box 3: Off |
| Check Box 4: Yes |
| Goods or Services: Unique Learning System (ULS) for Life Skills and Functional Life Skills classrooms: Special Education Alternative Core Curriculum. |
| Unique Features or Functionality: Unique Learning System is designed specifically to help students with special learning needs master their state's extended standards. Teachers have access to differentiated, standards-aligned content as well as assessments, data tools, and evidence-based instructional support. It aligns with standards, and differentiates into three levels to meet the needs of various learners. |
| Steps Taken: Internet research was conducted to verify that similar services are not available from other sources. Four other sources were compared. |
| Name: Koreen Barreras-Brown |
| Title: Chief Academic Officer |
| Title_2: |
| Date_4: |
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