Sole Source Contract for LibPAS Subscription Service

The South Carolina State Library has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a $22,000 contract for the LibPAS web‑based subscription service, which captures, processes, and integrates library data in real time. The sole‑source justification references South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560. BACKSTAGE LIBRARY WORKS is the selected vendor to provide the software subscription and any required data surveys. The procurement manager, James Dunn, is the primary point of contact for the agency, and protests must be directed to the Materials Management Officer at the listed address. • Scope: Subscription‑based library data integration platform (LibPAS). • Value: $22,000 fixed‑price contract. • Procurement: Sole source under state code, no competitive bidding required.