WSP Sole Source Letter - Advisory Flood Heights.pdf

This is a sole source justification letter from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, regarding the procurement of advisory flood height services from WSP USA Inc. The letter outlines the state's need for specialized consulting services related to flood height assessments and advisory support. The procurement is being pursued as a sole source acquisition rather than through competitive bidding, indicating that WSP has been identified as the only qualified vendor capable of providing the required services. The document establishes the justification for bypassing standard competitive procurement procedures and details the rationale for selecting WSP as the sole source provider for these critical advisory flood height services.

The letter emphasizes that WSP possesses unique qualifications and expertise necessary to fulfill the state's flood height advisory requirements, which are specialized in nature and require demonstrated experience in this specific domain. The sole source determination reflects the Connecticut Department of Transportation's assessment that WSP's capabilities, prior experience, and technical knowledge make it the only practicable source for these services. The procurement represents the state's commitment to obtaining professional consulting support for flood-related assessments and advisory work, with the sole source approach designed to expedite acquisition while ensuring the state receives services from a qualified, experienced provider without the delays associated with competitive procurement processes.