Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Inmate Telephone Services Contract

This sole‑source contract awards Securus Technologies LLC the continuation of inmate telephone services for youth held in South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice custody. The agency requires uninterrupted communications while it plans and implements a future competitive procurement for a replacement system. The contract amount is $150,000 and the procurement follows South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560. • Vendor: Securus Technologies LLC – current provider of inmate telephone services. • Scope: Ongoing operation and maintenance of the existing telephone system for incarcerated youth, ensuring connectivity with approved contacts. • Rationale: Sole‑source justified to avoid service disruption during the transition to a new system.