Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Department of Employment and Workforce – Ernst & Young LLP

This sole‑source contract awards Ernst & Young LLP the responsibility for assessing and managing the migration of the Statewide Unemployment Benefits Integration (SCUBI) system to a Postgres database. The agency cites EY’s deep institutional knowledge and existing relationships as critical to avoiding delays, cost overruns, and functional integrity issues. The contract value is $451,474 and is justified under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560. • Scope: assessment, migration planning, and management of SCUBI system code migration. • Reason for sole source: EY’s unique expertise and prior involvement; a new vendor would require months of onboarding. • Funding: $451,474 allocated by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.