EXTRA DUTY SOLUTIONS

The state and local contract opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCHP) for a comprehensive off-duty officer management solution provided by Extra Duty Solutions (EDS). The procurement seeks a full-service software platform designed to address current limitations in managing off-duty law enforcement work, with specific focus on processing direct payments to officers and ensuring compliance with deployment regulations. Key deliverables include a customized software system with features such as job scheduling, district-level access, direct payment processing, 1099 issuance, and dedicated 24/7/365 live support. The procurement is being conducted under SC Code Ann 11-35-1560 and SC Regulation 19-445.2105, with the solicitation posted on September 23, 2025, and proposals due by October 1, 2025. The evaluation criteria are centered on EDS's unique ability to integrate three critical functions: alignment with SCDOT/SCHP operational rules, providing a proven fully configured software system, and enabling direct payment processing to resolve existing payroll restrictions.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Market research confirmed that EDS is the sole vendor capable of providing the required integrated solution for Richland County and the broader South Carolina law enforcement administrative support system. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement represents a statewide solution that will impact multiple law enforcement districts. The existing technology infrastructure requires seamless integration with current SCDOT and SCHP workflows, which EDS has demonstrated capability to achieve. The sole source justification emphasizes the vendor's unique position in providing a comprehensive platform that meets the specific operational needs of the state's law enforcement agencies. The document was prepared by J. Cruz Wheeler, State Maintenance Engineer, and dated for signature on September 8, 2025, underscoring the critical nature of maintaining continuity in law enforcement administrative support systems.