DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS FOR AN EMERGENCY SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

Upon the basis of the following findings and determination which I hereby make pursuant to the authority of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Title 27, Sections, 1710.2, 1710.6, 1711, and 1702.2 of the District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985. 

Blaydes Industries, Inc. is the only locksmith vendor, within the District, who exclusively provides key blanks, for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) sites. These special key blanks are designated for DCPS buildings, only. These special key blanks are embossed with "Do Not Duplicate" on the key and by law, they are honored by all locksmith companies, not to duplicate. This system was instated as a security precaution to keep the DCPS buildings secure. A purchase order, with Blaydes Industries, is needed to acquire the necessary key blanks and associated locksmith materials.

Failure to provide these services will place District students and property at a security risk.