Notice Of Intent To Sole Source

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) issued a sole‑source notice to award a $2.8 million contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina for external communications services supporting Medicaid applicants, beneficiaries, and providers. The agency cites South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560 as authority for the sole‑source award. The contract’s scope includes telephone, email, web‑based, and other communication platforms to facilitate Medicaid enrollment and ongoing communication. The procurement is managed by Donna Spigner (email and phone provided) and any protest must be directed to the Information Technology Management Officer at the agency’s main office in Columbia. No specific start/end dates, renewal terms, or vendor contact details beyond the agency’s point of contact are disclosed. • Sole‑source award to a single health‑insurance vendor. • Services focus on Medicaid applicant and provider communications. • Contract value fixed at $2,800,000 with no disclosed timeline.