Notice Of Intent To Sole Source By: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities issued a notice of intent to sole source a $2.9 million contract for the MyAvatar electronic health record system. NetSmart, the exclusive provider of MyAvatar, will supply software licenses, maintenance, and support services essential to the state’s patient‑care infrastructure. This procurement bypasses competitive bidding under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560, citing NetSmart’s unique institutional knowledge and sole‑source status for the product. • Contract value: $2,900,000 (sole source) • Vendor: NetSmart – sole provider of MyAvatar EHR platform, including licenses, maintenance, and support • Scope: Software licensing, ongoing technical support, and system maintenance for the state’s hospital and nursing‑home network, critical to daily patient care operations.