Notice Of Intent To Sole Source Contract For AP Examination Fees

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) intends to secure a contract with The College Board to pay for 2026 AP examination fees that would otherwise be invoiced to South Carolina public schools. The SCDE is responsible for funding the AP examinations per Proviso 1A.23. The contract amount is $4,750,000.00. • The contract is for the payment of AP examination fees for South Carolina public schools. • The SCDE is responsible for funding the AP examinations. • The contract amount is $4,750,000.00. • The contract is a sole source contract with The College Board.