RFI Smart Cop Sole Source

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is issuing a sole-source RFI for annual maintenance and support services of SmartCop software, with responses due August 28, 2026. SmartCop Inc. is identified as the sole-source vendor under S.C. Code Ann. 11-35-1560 and S.C. Regulation 19-445-2105.

The scope covers one-year continued maintenance and upgrades to the current SmartCop software suite, including records management, e-ticketing, e-reporting, diagramming, field-based reporting, and computer-aided dispatch modules. The procurement justifies sole-source status through SmartCop's built-in integration with the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Accident Report Database (BARD), compliance with the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact for multi-state violation data sharing, embedded computer-aided dispatch and GPS/AVL tracking without third-party integrations, and compatibility with commercial licensing and boating registration systems. SmartCop's existing implementation within the South Carolina Highway Patrol enables additional data-sharing with other state and interstate law enforcement entities. The software has been adopted by natural resource agencies in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Colorado.

The contract term runs August 28, 2026 through August 27, 2027. The solicitation was posted on the South Carolina Business Opportunities portal for the required 5–10 business day posting period. No estimated contract value, pre-bid conference, site visit, or formal award date is specified.