Notice of Intent To Sole Source By Kerhsaw County School District

The Kershaw County School District intends to award a sole‑source contract to USC Carolina TIP for a teacher‑preparation and classroom‑navigation program aimed at improving teacher retention. The notice, issued on September 11 2026, specifies a contract amount of $54,000 and cites South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560 as authority for the sole‑source procurement. The district’s procurement manager, AL Morant, is the primary point of contact, and protests must be directed to the chief procurement officer, Brad Willard, at the district’s Camden address. • Sole‑source procurement authorized under SC Code §11‑35‑1560. • Contractor: USC Carolina TIP – educational support services for teacher preparation. • Contract value: $54,000; no term dates or renewal provisions disclosed.