Summary

This is a sole source procurement document for Bentley Systems software and services by the State of South Carolina. The procurement seeks licensing, implementation, and support services for Bentley Systems products to support the state's infrastructure and engineering project management needs. The document establishes the contractual framework for acquiring Bentley's specialized software solutions, which are designated as sole source due to their unique capabilities and lack of competitive alternatives for the state's specific technical requirements. The contract terms include software licensing fees, implementation services, training, and ongoing technical support for an initial term with potential renewal options to be determined during final negotiations.

Pricing for the Bentley Systems contract will be structured as a fixed annual licensing fee combined with variable costs for implementation services, professional support, and training based on actual usage and deployment scope. The sole source justification indicates that Bentley Systems' products provide capabilities that cannot be adequately replicated by competing vendors, warranting the non-competitive procurement approach. The state will utilize existing budget allocations and departmental funding to support this acquisition. Additional details regarding exact pricing, payment schedules, performance metrics, and specific renewal terms are subject to finalization through the contracting process with Bentley Systems.