Compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.021 is not required for purchases that are available from only one source, including: An item for which competition is precluded because of a patent, copyright, secret process, or monopoly. The item is a film, manuscript, or book. The item is a utility service, including electricity, gas, or water. The item is a captive replacement part or component for equipment. The sole source exception does not apply to mainframe data processing equipment and peripheral attachments with a single-item purchase price in excess of $15,000.
1. My name is (Print Name) Brett Oetting
2. I am over the age of 18, have never been convicted of a felony and am competent to make this affidavit.
I am authorized to sign contracts for the following company or firm:
Company: Oetting Alchemy
Address: 321 North 17th Street
City, State, Zip Code: Kansas City, Kansas 66102
Telephone Number: (785)221-8017
Fax Number:
E-mail Address: brett@oettingalchemy.com
3. The above-named company or firm is the sole source of the following item(s) and no other company or firm in the United States of America sells or distributes the products listed below:
This procurement is for professional and planning services under Texas Local Government Code §252.022(a)(4). Oetting Alchemy is a specialized professional/planning organization and providing proprietary tools and solutions to Civic organizations including DMOs. These tools include the OA Organizational Readiness Scorecard™ and integrated strategic planning framework including the proprietary Radical Alignment Map™ both which will be used for Visit Laredo.
4. Competition in providing the above-named item(s) is precluded due to:
A patent
A copyright
A secret process
A monopoly
It is a film
It is a manuscript
It is a book
It is a utility service, including electricity, gas, or water (does not apply to parts used for utility services)
It is a captive replacement part or component for equipment
X Other circumstances provided by Texas Local Government Code 252.022 (provide details above)
5. There is/are no other like item(s) or product(s) available for purchase that would serve the same purpose or function and there is only one price for the above-named item(s) or product(s) because of exclusive distribution or marketing rights.
6. This affidavit is valid for a period of one year, or until changed circumstances render it inaccurate, whichever occurs first.
CEO & Founder 12/19/2025
Signature of Authorized Official Title of Authorized Official Date
