Emergency Procurement for Emphasys Software

This emergency procurement was initiated by the South Carolina Housing Authority to secure immediate software maintenance, support, and access for its critical Emphasys system, which underpins state‑ and federal‑funded housing program operations, mortgage servicing, and financial reporting. The agency deemed the situation an emergency under S.C. Code Ann. §11‑35‑1570, citing an imminent loss of mission‑critical data and functionality. The contract is a single‑award to Emphasys Software for a total value of $549,285.40. • Scope of work: emergency software support, maintenance, and access to prevent disruption of housing program functions. • Reason for award: to avoid loss of data and compliance capabilities affecting 12,000+ mortgagors and agency partners. • Procurement method: emergency sole‑source procurement, bypassing normal competitive bidding.