Intent to award sole source-frankcovey

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing an intent to award a sole source contract to Franklin Covey Solutions for comprehensive training materials and an All Access Pass License Agreement. The procurement involves exclusive access to copyrighted leadership and organizational development training courses, including "7 Habits on the Inside," "Millennials @ Work," "Building Business Acumen," "Presentation Advantage," "Project Management Essentials," and "Speed of Trust Foundations." Deliverables include participant manuals, profiles, assessments, surveys, and trademark-registered materials available exclusively through Franklin Covey. The solicitation requires vendors to complete all required forms, acknowledge any amendments, and provide documentation of authorization to perform required content. Responses must be submitted by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch, either by mail or email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with the specific subject line "SOLE SOURCE." No pre-bid conference or site visit is applicable to this solicitation, and the award becomes effective after the opening date and time if no responses are received.

The sole source procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises. The justification for the sole source award is based on Franklin Covey's exclusive ownership of assessment, measurement tools, and copyrighted training materials, which are not distributed through any other vendor. Franklin Covey retains exclusive rights to license its intellectual property, which effectively limits competition for this contract. Potential protestors must submit initial protests within five business days of the notice posting date, with the full protest required within fifteen days. The South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) will post this notice for at least ten business days as mandated by South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1560. While specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the documentation, the procurement appears to be focused on providing comprehensive training and development resources for the Department of Corrections.