Sole Source Contract for Respondus Enterprise License

The University of South Carolina issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to Respondus, Inc. for an annual enterprise license of Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor, including integration with Blackboard Ultra, administration tools, software maintenance, updates, and technical support. The contract amount is $79,812.50 and is justified under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560. The procurement manager is Caroline Hulett, and the agency’s contact details are provided for inquiries and protests. • Sole‑source award to Respondus for secure online testing and remote proctoring software. • Includes license, maintenance, updates, and technical support for the university’s assessment environment. • Contract value is $79,812.50; no competitive bidding or alternative vendors were considered.