SS 18-856 Greys Associates Inc Sole Source

This sole source procurement opportunity (SS 18-856) was issued by Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC), a public institution within El Paso County and the Colorado Springs City jurisdiction in Colorado. The procurement authorizes a non-competitive award to Gray Associates Inc. for specialized services that the college has determined can only be adequately provided by this vendor. The justification for this sole source approach indicates that Gray Associates Inc. possesses unique qualifications, proprietary technology, or specialized expertise that distinguishes it from other potential vendors and establishes it as the only viable source capable of meeting PPCC's specific technical and operational requirements. The procurement was posted on October 19, 2017, with a proposal due date of October 24, 2017, providing a five-day window for submission. While the document does not detail specific deliverables or measurable outcomes in the available summary, the sole source determination reflects PPCC's commitment to securing services from a contractor with demonstrated prior successful performance and established working relationships with the college. The procurement adheres to Colorado procurement regulations and PPCC's institutional procurement policies while justifying the departure from standard competitive bidding procedures.

The available documentation does not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other targeted organizational categories, nor does it identify restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. Gray Associates Inc. is identified as the incumbent or current contractor, and the sole source justification suggests there may be existing infrastructure, systems, or technology implementations that require continuity or integration with Gray Associates Inc.'s specialized services. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement materials. The sole source designation typically indicates that competitive procurement would be impractical given the vendor's established critical working relationship with PPCC or the proprietary nature of the services required.