Single Award

A single award is a procurement outcome where one supplier is selected from a solicitation for a product or service category. In multifamily operations, it usually means one vendor receives the work tied to a quote request, rather than splitting the job among multiple vendors.

A regional manager requests quotes for annual landscaping across one apartment community. After reviewing pricing, scope, availability, and compliance status, the team gives the full landscaping contract to one vendor as a single award.

Single awards help operations teams create clear accountability because one vendor owns the full scope of work. They can simplify scheduling, communication, invoice review, and performance tracking, but they also make vendor selection more important because the property is relying on one provider to deliver.