Sole Source Justification.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a South Carolina state contract awarding software services to Bentley Systems. The procurement seeks licensing and support services for Bentley software products, which are specialized engineering and infrastructure software solutions. The justification establishes the rationale for sole source procurement rather than competitive bidding, indicating that Bentley products are uniquely suited to the state's specific technical requirements and operational needs. The contract award was made following the state's determination that only Bentley's solutions meet the required specifications and compatibility standards for the intended applications.

The sole source justification cites technical capabilities, existing system integration, and operational continuity as primary factors supporting the direct award to Bentley without competition. The documentation provides the legal and procedural basis for bypassing the standard competitive procurement process, demonstrating compliance with South Carolina procurement regulations regarding sole source awards. This procurement approach indicates that the state determined alternative vendors or products could not adequately fulfill the technical requirements or would create incompatibilities with existing infrastructure and systems.