Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Grants Management System Hosting and Maintenance

This contract awards LINQ a sole‑source, one‑year agreement to provide hosting, maintenance, and LEA support for the South Carolina Department of Education’s Grants Management System, previously covered under contract numbers 5400012800 and 4400016602. The scope includes all software‑as‑a‑service functions, system uptime guarantees, data security, and ongoing technical assistance to local education agencies. The agreement also contains four optional one‑year renewal options, giving the department flexibility to extend the services. • Services: Hosting, maintenance, and LEA support for a statewide Grants Management System. • Procurement method: Sole source, justified under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560. • Value: $1,500,000 fixed‑price award. • Term: Initial 1‑year period with four optional 1‑year renewals.