Lippincott Advisor and Professional Development Collection Software was solely developed and distributed by Wolters Kluwer. This sofltware is an embedded product in the SCDMH Inpatient EMR system and is used by clinicians system wide in accessing and diagnosing mental illness in SCDMH clients. All SCDMH In-patient clinicans are fully trained on this system and it is used daily throughout the system to provide care for our patients. Due to the reasons detailed above; Wolter Kluwer is the only suitable and acceptable offeror to provide this product. Internet research provided no alternate products that could meet this need and partner with our EMR provider. Annual expenditures are estimated at $85,000. Any other vendor who feels agrieved by this determination must file a protest in writing with the Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, prior to the closing date at protest-itmo@mmo.sc.gov.