Intent to sole source - ADL data systems

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) intends to award a sole source contract to ADL Data Systems, Inc. for the maintenance and support of SCDDSN's proprietary banking and billing system. This system is used to electronically coordinate and process all personal funds activity for participating SCDDSN consumers. The contract will provide software maintenance and technological support for this critical system, which is only compatible with ADL Data Systems' proprietary software. The sole source justification is made under the authority of the South Carolina Code of Laws 11-35-1560 and South Carolina Regulation 19-445.2105, as no other vendor can provide the required services. The contract has an expiration date of August 1, 2024, and potential bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors who are aggrieved have 10 business days to notify the Chief Procurement Officer of their intent to protest, and 15 days to file the actual protest.

This sole source procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is ADL Data Systems, Inc., as the banking and billing system is proprietary to their software. No details on the award value or budget range are provided in the available documentation.