RFP-2441 – UPDATED Notice of Intent to Award – Provide Medical Billing and Credentialing for Francis Marion University Clinics, and Provide Electronic Health Record for Center for Speech Language Hearing

This contract awards American Exchange a five‑year, $39,500‑per‑year agreement to provide comprehensive medical billing and credentialing services for Francis Marion University clinics and to implement and maintain an electronic health record (EHR) system for the university’s Center for Speech‑Language‑Hearing. The university will not incur any costs before the effective date of October 30 2025 or before a purchase order is issued. The award was announced on October 15 2025 following a solicitation released May 22 2025, with bid opening on July 16 2025. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement with no renewal language beyond the five‑year maximum. • Scope: medical billing, credentialing, and EHR system delivery/maintenance. • Value: $39,500 annually, up to $223,500 total over five years. • Vendor: American Exchange, based in Chattanooga, TN. • Agency: Francis Marion University, Materials Management Office, Columbia, SC.