Amendment 1.pdf

SAP

State of South Carolina

Fixed Price Bid Amendment #1

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400020334 10/20/2020

JASON EVANS

803-734-9357 jason.evans@ppp.sc.gov SC Dept of Probation, Parole and Pardon PO Box 207

COLUMBIA 29202

DESCRIPTION: Inmate Psychological Evaluations USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Probation, Parole, and Pardon Service

SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 10/27/2020 11/05/2020 10:00:00 (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision) QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 10/5/2020 by 10:00:00 (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: 1

CONFERENCE TYPE: Pre-bid

DATE & TIME: 10/01/2020 10:00:00

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)

LOCATION: Conducted via WebEx (Note: See instructions on page 14)

AWARD &

AMENDMENTS

Award will be posted on 10/29/2020 11/09/2020. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any related notices will be posted at the following web address: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

NAME OF OFFEROR

(full legal name of business submitting the offer)

Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the name of a branch office or a division of a larger entity if the branch or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)

DATE SIGNED

TITLE

(business title of person signing above)

STATE VENDOR NO.

(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)

PRINTED NAME

(printed name of person signing above)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)

OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other_____________________________

___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) ___ Corporation (tax-exempt) ___ Government entity (federal, state, or local)

COVER PAGE - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)

mailto:jason.evans@ppp.sc.gov http://www.procurement.sc.gov/ http://www.procurement.sc.gov/

AMENDMENT # 2

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004): (a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors should monitor the following web site for the issuance of Amendments: www.procurement.sc.gov (b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on Page Two, (3) by letter, or (4) by submitting a bid that indicates in some way that the bidder received the amendment. (c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. [02-2A005-1]

I. Questions (Black) / Answers (Red)

1. Given that MUSC is an educational institution, are trainees, psychology post docs, allowed to participate in the evaluations under the direct supervision of our licensed clinical psychologists?

Trainees may observe but not actively participate in the evaluations. All psychological evaluations “MUST” be performed by a licensed clinical psychologist.

2. We would like to know if gathering of collateral information, feedback sessions, and potentially even the inmate interview itself could be done virtually.

All evaluations must be performed in accordance with the requirements listed in Section III – Scope of Work of the solicitation.

3. What weight is given to the final evaluation on the decision whether or not to release an inmate?

Parole is granted at the full discretion of the SC Board of Paroles and Pardons. Their decisions are autonomous and factors are not weighted.

4. What is the average time other psychologists have spent on these evaluations?

The overall evaluation time will vary from psychologist to psychologist and inmate to inmate. The solicitation however requires personal interviews with the inmate to be at least 50 minutes in length.

5. How was the maximum rate of $550 per evaluation determined for an in depth risk-assessment?

The maximum rate for Psychological Evaluations has been increased from $550 to $680. This increase has been reflected on the “Modified” Bidding Schedule included with this amendment.

II. Clarification/Changes

1. The Bidding Schedule has been updated to reflect adjusted rates for the services to be rendered. Offerors should use the “Modified” Bidding Schedule with their submittal.

2. The Due date has been extended from 10/27/2020 to 11/05/2020. This change have been made to the coverpage of this amendment.

VIII. BIDDING SCHEDULE (Modified)

BIDDING SCHEDULE (NOV 2007)

Line Number Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Extended Price

0001 60 (Estimated # of Inmates)

Ea

Product Catg.: 95221 - Counseling

Item Description: Psychological Evaluation-Appalachian Reg. (The professional fee, not to exceed $550.00 $680.00, for a psychological evaluation. The fee will include interview, evaluation and related expenses (i.e. travel, test materials, etc).)

Internal Item Number: 1

Line Number Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Extended Price

0002 5 (Estimated # of Sessions)

Item Description: 30 Min Feedback Session-Appalachian Reg. (The professional fee, not to exceed $200.00, to provide a 30 minute on site feedback session to an inmate regarding a previously completed psychological evaluation.

Such requests are infrequent and-will be made only at the request of the contract monitor.)

Internal Item Number: 2

0003 60 (Estimated # of

N/A

Item Description: Psychological Evaluation-Coastal Region (The professional fee, not to exceed $550.00 $680.00, for a psychological evaluation. The fee will include interview, evaluation and related expenses (i.e. travel, test materials, etc).

Internal Item Number: 3

0004 5 (Estimated # of

Item Description: 30 Min Feedback Session-Coastal Region The professional fee, not to exceed $200.00, to provide a 30 minute on site feedback session to an inmate regarding a previously completed psychological evaluation. Such requests are infrequent and-will be made only at the request of the contract monitor.)

Internal Item Number: 4

0005 60 (Estimated # of

Item Description: Psychological Evaluation-Midlands Region (The professional fee, not to exceed $550.00 $680.00, for a psychological evaluation. The fee will include interview, evaluation and related expenses (i.e. travel, test materials, etc).

Internal Item Number: 5

0006 5 (Estimated # of

Item Description: 30 Min Feedback Session-Midlands Region The professional fee, not to exceed $200.00, to provide a 30 minute on site feedback session to an inmate regarding a previously completed psychological evaluation.

Such requests are infrequent and-will be made only at the request of the contract monitor.)

Internal Item Number: 6

Bidders may offer a lower rate. Bids exceeding the maximum price will be determined nonresponsive.

***Quantities are estimates only. The number of inmates to be evaluated may be more or less than the estimated quantity listed***