Sole Source Contract for Access to ChatGPT Edu Platform

The University of South Carolina is issuing a sole‑source contract to OpenAI for a comprehensive, education‑focused AI solution. The agreement will grant the university access to the ChatGPT Edu platform, proprietary GPT models, enterprise single sign‑on, centralized admin controls, API usage for research and instruction, data protection provisions, and ongoing updates and support. Pricing is usage‑based, tied to the consumption of advanced model capabilities over the contract period, with a total contract amount of $5 million. This contract exemplifies a strategic technology acquisition aimed at embedding cutting‑edge generative AI tools into the university’s academic and research ecosystem. • Services include platform access, model licensing, SSO integration, admin controls, and API connectivity. • Pricing is consumption‑based rather than a fixed lump sum, reflecting variable usage across campus users. • The procurement is a sole‑source award under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560, bypassing competitive bidding.