Notice Of Intent To Sole Source

Patriots Point Development Authority is entering a sole‑source contract with Gateway Ticketing Systems to provide a Point‑of‑Sale (POS) software solution for its Naval & Maritime Museum ticketing operations. The agency, which does not receive state appropriations and relies heavily on admissions revenue, cited South Carolina electronic payment processing mandates as the reason alternatives could not be identified. The contract amount is $52,061.18 and will cover fiscal year 2026‑2027 while the authority seeks other options for future years. • Sole‑source award under S.C. Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560 • Vendor: Gateway Ticketing Systems – POS (Galaxy platform) • Contract value: $52,061.18; coverage FY 26‑27 • Agency contact: Nick Magar (email & phone provided) • No competitive bidding or renewal terms noted