This award establishes a five‑year consulting engagement to design and launch a Physician Assistant program at Francis Marion University. The university will pay the vendor a fixed monthly fee for services rendered, with work commencing only after a purchase order is issued. The contract is valued at up to $300,000 and was awarded without competition due to a single bid response.
• Scope: Consulting services to develop curriculum, secure accreditation, and set up administrative structures for a new PA program.
• Financials: $5,000 per month, maximum $300,000 over the contract term (08/11/2026 – 08/10/2031).
• Procurement: Single‑source award (notice of intent waived) to Scott Massey PhD, LLC, a consulting firm based in Key West, FL.