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equivalent products should be evaluated and every effort should be made to identify multiple vendors. Justifications for using a Sole Source Vendor include the following: 3.18.1.3.19.1. Adherence to manufacturer's specifications. 3.18.2.3.19.2. No other available vendors, manufacturers, or service providers. 3.18.3.3.19.3. Equipment manufacturer is the only qualified vendor to repair the equipment. 3.18.1.3.19.4. City staff familiarity with the performance of products in critical and/or safety situations (e.g. specific valves for water and sewer systems). 3.18.5.3.19.5. Provider's familiarity with situation or facility (e.g. multi-year environmental monitoring by same firm to ensure continuity of reports to state agencies). 3.18.6.3.19.6. As part of a maintenance contract tied to leased equipment. 3.18.7.3.19.7. Emergency operations (purchase needed to protect health and/or property from imminent danger, as determined by the City Manager). 3.19.3.20. Technology and Software Purchases: Purchases that enhance existing technology including hardware, software, and subscription based software as service purchases, require the approval of the City's Director of Information and Technology. 3.21. Trade Services: Services typically involving manual skills and special training, such as services provided by contractors licensed by the Contractors State License Board or others (e.g. locksmith,plumber, electrician, painter, etc.). 3.20.3.22. Travel and Training Purchases: Purchases related to travel and training are not subject to this policy. For more information, review the Travel and Training Policy. 4. Purchasing Procedures. Price thresholds apply to total contract or purchase order prices separated by department, then by vendor. For multi-year contracts (but the maximum contract term should not exceed five years), the price category should be determined using comparable and substitutable goods or services—and describe the process and timing for the consideration of a proposed equal. Purchasing Procedures and Manual (Revised 12/17/151-21-2020) 7