Sole Source Contract for Replacement of Database Architecture for the Southeastern Consortium Unemployment Benefits Integration System

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a $60,000 contract to replace the database architecture supporting the Southeast Consortium Unemployment Benefits Integration system. The contract will be awarded to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, reflecting an inter‑state collaboration to modernize critical unemployment benefits data handling. As a sole‑source award, the procurement bypasses competitive bidding, relying on the vendor’s unique capability or existing relationship. • Scope of work: Design, develop, and implement a new database architecture for the Southeast Consortium Unemployment Benefits Integration system. • Vendor: North Carolina Department of Commerce (sole award). • Contract value: $60,000; funded by the South Carolina DEW. • Procurement method: Sole source under S.C. Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560, with contact person Sharling Thompson (email & phone provided). • No disclosed start/end dates, renewal terms, or additional set‑aside requirements.