Attachment D
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REQUEST FOR
STANDARDIZATION
SOLE SOURCE
DATE: May 29, 2026
Sole Source Requested By: Rudy Gutierrez Ext. 2405 Suggested Vendor: Knorr Systems Int’l (KSI)
Address: 2221 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana CA 92707
1) Account to be charged:
Available Balance in Account:
2) Account to be charged:
Available Balance in Account:
3) Account to be charged:
Available Balance in Account:
Estimated Cost: $146,589.97
JUSTIFICATION FOR REQUEST
SOLE SOURCE: The purchase of supplies, materials or equipment, which can be obtained from only one manufacturer, such as a replacement part, a component of an existing system, or only one manufacturer.
Please explain:
KSI is the only provider in our area with the required factory training and certification to service Lochnivar pool heating systems. Lochnivar has confirmed that KSI is it’s Master Swimming Pool Heater Representative for the State of California and that KSI technicians are factory trained and certified in installation and parts replacement for Lochnivar Pool Heating Systems. Because this equipment requires specialized knowledge and manufacturer-certified service, using KSI is necessary to ensure the work is completed properly and in accordance with manufacturer standards.
Attachment D
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STANDARDIZATION: The purchase may be limited to a single brand or trade name based on the following criteria: (Please check those that apply).
Repair and maintenance costs would be minimized.
User personnel training would be minimized.
Supplies or spare parts would be minimized.
Modifications to existing equipment would not be necessary Training of repair and maintenance personnel would be minimized.
Matching existing supplies, materials or equipment is required for proper operation of a function or program.
For standardization requests, explain how the criteria checked above applies:
APPROVAL:
Department Head or Designee
Reviewed by Finance Staff
Director of Finance