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This Assembly Informational Memorandum (AIM No. 87-2026) provides a monthly report of sole source procurements for the Municipality of Anchorage for May 2026. Under Anchorage Municipal Code 7.15.040B, as amended by AO No. 2025-37, sole source contracts ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 do not require Assembly approval but must be reported monthly. The report lists 11 specific contracts, with values ranging from $11,700 to $48,750. These procurements cover a variety of services and goods, including equipment repairs, consulting studies, software support, and professional development sessions. Departments involved include Human Resources, Anchorage Public Library (APL), Solid Waste Services (SWS), Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU), the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD), the Mayor's office, and the Information Technology Department (ITD). The document was prepared by Purchasing Executive Assistant Paige McCaffrey and approved by Purchasing Director Chris Hunter, with concurrence from the CFO, Chief Administrative Officer, and Municipal Manager. It is submitted by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance for the Assembly meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026.