Notice of Intent to Sole Source with Turnitin LLC for Plagiarism Detection Services

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) intends to award a sole source contract to Turnitin, LLC, for plagiarism detection services. Turnitin provides a unique service that is not available from any other vendor or reseller in a comparable format. The contract amount is $60,644.00. Turnitin's patented technology compares submitted documents against millions of previously submitted student papers, millions of scholarly and healthcare-related articles, and billions of internet sources, generating an Originality Report that offers multiple views and features. The contract has been active since 2016, and continuity is critical to the effective and meaningful use of the tool. • The contract is for plagiarism detection services • The contract amount is $60,644.00 • The contract has been active since 2016 • Turnitin's patented technology is used to compare submitted documents against millions of previously submitted student papers, articles, and internet sources • The contract is intended to be awarded without competition due to Turnitin's unique service and patented technology.