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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-PATHWAYS TO HEALIN State and local contract opportunity
Solicitation number
5400023625
Issued by
Richland County, South Carolina

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This is an Intent to Sole Source document issued by the South Carolina Department of Corrections on June 21, 2022. The document announces the department's intention to sole source Pathways to Healing, a sexual assault and trauma services provider, to deliver comprehensive support services to inmates and staff across seven correctional institutions: Manning, Broad River, Goodman, Camille, Kirkland, Wateree, and Turbeville. Pathways to Healing will provide emotional support services to inmates and juveniles adjudicated to the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice who are victims of sexual assault or abuse; deliver awareness and education sessions to incarcerated individuals regarding sexual assault, misconduct, and harassment prevention; and provide training to correctional officers, medical and mental health practitioners, and other staff on PREA compliance, trauma-informed care, sexual assault response, SAFE/SANE requirements, and victim assistance. The response period for interested vendors who believe they can provide these services ends on July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Offers must be submitted in sealed packages to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with "SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line. No pre-bid conferences or site visits are scheduled. The award becomes effective after the opening date and time if no responses are received.

Vendors who are aggrieved by the intended award have five business days from the posting date to submit notice of intent to protest and fifteen days to submit the actual protest to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office. All vendors must provide documentation of authorization to perform all aspects of the required services. The notice has been posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities system for at least ten business days as required by South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1560. Procurement Officer Brittany Driggers can be contacted at 803-896-8533 or Driggers.brittany@doc.state.sc.us. Concerns regarding the sole source intent should be directed to Elizabeth McWhorter in the Purchasing Department at the provided address or email.

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State of South Carolina

INTENT TO AWARD

SOLE SOURCE

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

Procurement Director:

5400023625 06/21/2022 Brittany Driggers 803-896-8533 Driggers.brittany@doc.state.sc.us SC Department of Corrections Attn: Purchasing Branch Ruthie Bishop, CPPB DESCRIPTION: Intent to Sole Source – Pathways to Healing USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Department of Corrections The Term "Offer" Means Your "Bid" or "Proposal". Your offer must be submitted in a sealed package. Solicitation Number & Opening Date must appear on package exterior. See "Submitting Your Paper Offer or Modification" provision.

SUBMIT YOUR SEALED OFFER TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

MAILING ADDRESS:

SC Department of Corrections Attn: Purchasing Branch 4530 Broad River Road Columbia SC 29210

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

SC Department of Corrections Attn: Purchasing Branch 4530 Broad River Road Columbia SC 29210 RESPONSE PERIOD ENDS AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY (Opening Date/Time): 07/07/2022 @ 10:00:00a.m.

THIS INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE MAY BE EMAILED TO:

purchasing@doc.sc.gov

SUBJECT LINE MUST STATE INTENTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

*********NOT TO BE SENT TO BUYERS EMAIL ADDRESS***********

CONFERENCE TYPE: Not Applicable

DATE & TIME:

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions) LOCATION: Not Applicable

AWARD & AMENDMENTS

The Award becomes effective after opening / date and time if no responses are received. 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 - PAPER ONLY (MAR. 2015)

SAP

SAP

PAGE TWO

(Return Page Two with Your Offer) HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home office / principal place of business)

NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement and contract related notices should be sent.) (See "Notice" clause)

_________________________________________________ Area Code - Number - Extension Facsimile

_________________________________________________ E-mail Address

PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will be sent.) (See "Payment" clause)

____Payment Address same as Home Office Address ____Payment Address same as Notice Address (check only one) ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will be sent) (See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents" clauses)

____Order Address same as Home Office Address ____Order Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments to Solicitation" Provision) Amendment No.

Amendment Issue Date Amendment No.

Amendment Issue Date Amendment No.

Amendment Issue Date Amendment No.

Amendment Issue Date

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See "Discount for Prompt Payment" clause) 10 Calendar Days (%) 20 Calendar Days (%) 30 Calendar Days (%) _____Calendar Days (%) PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009): On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina General Assembly rewrote the law governing preferences available to in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US end products. This law appears in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A summary of the new preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences . ALL THE PREFERENCES MUST BE CLAIMED AND ARE APPLIED BY LINE ITEM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER AWARD IS MADE BY ITEM OR LOT. VENDORS ARE CAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE STATUTE BEFORE CLAIMING ANY PREFERENCES. THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY HAVE CHANGED. IF YOU REQUEST A PREFERENCE, YOU ARE CERTIFYING THAT YOUR OFFER QUALIFIES FOR THE PREFERENCE YOU'VE CLAIMED. IMPROPERLY REQUESTING A PREFERENCE CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. [11-35-1524(E)(4)&(6)] NOT APPLICABLE PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE: Please provide the address and phone number for your in-state office in the space provided below. An in-state office is necessary to claim either the Resident Vendor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(i)&(ii)) or the Resident Contractor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(iii)). Accordingly, you must provide this information to qualify for the preference. An in-state office is not required, but can be beneficial, if you are claiming the Resident Subcontractor Preference (11-35-1524(D)).

NOT APPLICABLE

____In-State Office Address same as Home Office Address ____In-State Office Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

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Intent to Award Sole Source

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The South Carolina Department of Corrections intends to Sole Source Pathways to Healing as a service provided to offer access to outside counseling services and support services to inmates who are victims of sexual assault or abuse; increase incarcerated individuals’ knowledge and awareness as well as responsiveness to sexual assault and prevention strategies. Sexual Trauma Services will enhance training about sexual assault, trauma, and responsiveness among correctional officers and corrections staff.

Pathways to Healing is the sole provider of the JAG, STSM is responsible for:

Providing emotional support services to inmates and juveniles adjudicated to the SCDC and the SCDJJ for sexual assault and sexual misconduct.
Proving awareness and knowledge to inmates and juveniles about sexual assault, misconduct, and harassment through group education sessions provided by a qualified instructor.
Providing training and education to the staff of SCDC and SCDJJ, to include correctional officers, medical and mental health practitioners, and others, (including train the trainer) regarding information on the PREA, sexual assault, trauma informed care, youth violence prevention, SAFE/SANE requirements, and how to assist survivors of sexual abuse

Pathways to Healing is the only sexual assault services operating in Manning, Broad River, Goodman, Camille, Kirkland, Wateree, and Turbeville Institutions.

Should you have concerns with this intent to award Pathways to Healing in that you can perform and supply all product and services please send your responses via e-mail to SC Department of Corrections.

RESPONSE PERIOD ENDS AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY (Opening Date/Time): 07/07/2022 @ 10:00:00a.m.

The Award becomes effective after opening / date and time if no responses are received purchasing@doc.sc.gov - subject line SOLE SOURCE SC Department of Corrections -Attn: Elizabeth McWhorter – Sole Source Purchasing Department -4530 Broad River Road -Columbia, SC 29210

This notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least (10) business days as required by SC Code 11-35-1560.

PROTESTS:

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award or award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in Section 11-35-4210. To protest an award, you must (i) submit notice of your intent to protest within (5) business days of the date this notice is posted, and (ii) submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date this notice is posted. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided. The grounds of the protest and the relief requested must be set forth with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided. Any protest or notice of intent to protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer and submitted in writing.

Chief Procurement Officer -Materials Management Office 1201 Main Street, Suite 600 -Columbia, SC 29201 Facsimile: 803-737-0639 E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us

All (3) pages of this Intent to Award Sole Source must be submitted with all required information entered on the front (2) pages. You must also provide documentation that you are authorized to perform all aspects of the content required.

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