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This is an Intent to Award document issued by the South Carolina Department of Corrections for Solicitation 5400030030, posted on August 20, 2026. The procurement covers eight Livescan Plus systems, each comprising FBI-approved and SLED-approved software, Dell laptop computers, Livescan hardware with applicant profile and driver's license bar code reader functionality, photo capture hardware and software with Canon digital cameras and auto face-find capabilities, and dual-sided PVC ID card printers with laminate modules. The original bid opening occurred on August 13, 2026, with an award notification posted on August 20, 2026. Installation was required within thirty days of purchase order receipt, and one year of follow-on annual maintenance services was included. This was a one-time buy with no contract renewal options.

DataWorks Plus, LLC of Greenville, South Carolina was awarded the contract as the sole responsive bidder. The total contract value is $181,368.00, comprising three line items: eight Livescan Plus systems at $11,921.00 each ($95,368.00 total), eight Photo Capture Hardware/Software units at $2,500.00 each ($20,000.00 total), and eight PVC ID Card Printers at $8,250.00 each ($66,000.00 total). All items fall under Product Category 20447 (Integrated Hardware-Software I.T. Solution). The procurement officer is Teressa Smith. The seven-day delay of award was waived per South Carolina Procurement Code 11-35-1520(10) due to only one response being received.