Sole Source Procurement for Specialized Medical Beds

Spartanburg School District Four is issuing a sole‑source contract to Southern Educational Systems, Inc. for the purchase of specialized medical beds designed for use in educational and clinical training settings at Woodruff High School. The beds are a unique, proprietary product with no identified substitutes, justifying the sole‑source approach under South Carolina procurement statutes. The contract value is approximately $60,535.80 and is a one‑time, firm‑fixed‑price acquisition. • Sole‑source award under SC Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560. • Vendor provides a unique class of medical beds for instructional use. • No competitive bidding; procurement manager is Stephanie Hurst.