EXAM MASTER BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION LETTER.pdf

This document is a Business Justification Letter related to a proposed sole source purchase of Exam Master by the state of Mississippi. The letter outlines the need for the Exam Master product, which is used to provide an online learning platform for students taking exams. The purchase is being made by Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (MS DFA) on behalf of the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) for use in their Student Success Program (SSP). The proposed term of the contract is 24 months with options to renew.

The letter provides details on the incumbent vendor, Exam Master Corporation, and the current usage and pricing of the Exam Master product by USM. It justifies the sole source procurement based on the unique functionality and integration requirements of the Exam Master platform, as well as the significant investment USM has made in the product. The funding for this purchase will come from the USM's existing budget allocations.