Sole Source Contract for MRI Installation at Oconee Memorial Hospital

Clemson University issued a sole‑source notice to award Prisma Health‑Upsate a contract for the installation and operation of a high‑field 3‑tesla MRI scanner at the Oconee Memorial Hospital campus. The contract funds Clemson’s portion of the collaborative imaging center project, enhancing both research and patient‑care capacity. The award amount is $64,504 and is justified under South Carolina statutes allowing sole‑source procurement when a specific partnership exists. • Scope: Installation and operational support of a 3T MRI system at OMH. • Funding: Clemson University provides the portion of the project cost that funds the MRI equipment. • Procurement: Sole‑source under SC Code §11‑35‑1560, with justification tied to the university‑health system partnership. • Value: $64,504 (fixed‑price). • Vendor: Prisma Health‑Upsate (health system partner).