Award Extension -30146.doc

This Award Extension document, issued by the South Carolina Department of Corrections through the State Purchasing Branch, extends the award posting date for Solicitation 5400030146 regarding Transitional Housing services for youthful offenders. The procurement establishes community-based residential facilities across four geographic regions—Low Country, Pee Dee, Midlands, and Upstate—to provide up to ninety nights of temporary housing for male and female youthful offenders under parole supervision while they pursue permanent placement. Offerors may bid for one or more regions where they operate facilities. Sealed offers were due September 22, 2026, with the initial award posting date of September 29, 2026 extended to October 14, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals for a maximum five-year contract life. Questions from offerors were due by September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Facility operators must own or lease properties compliant with local zoning and provide adequate furnishings, bedding, dining and bathroom facilities, temperature control, and proper ventilation while maintaining current insurance and passing NCIC background checks meeting specified criminal history standards. Facilities housing sex offenders must obtain a letter from the county sheriff. The daily maximum reimbursement rate is capped at $30.00 per offender, with monthly facility rates not to exceed $2,400.00 in any twelve-month period. Award will be made to all responsive and responsible offerors meeting the specified requirements; the State will not guarantee a minimum number of referrals or funding levels. No new providers will be added during the final contract year. Multiple awards are anticipated across the four regions.