Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This contract is a sole‑source award by Winthrop University to ACUE for the provision of online training services aimed at enhancing faculty teaching methods and integrating career‑readiness components into curricula. The university will spend $60,000 on the engagement, which is intended to support continuous improvement of online pedagogical practices. • Scope: Deliver online faculty development modules covering instructional design, digital pedagogy, and career‑readiness skill integration. • Funding: Fixed‑price contract valued at $60,000. • Procurement: Sole‑source justification under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560; no competitive bidding required.