Notice of Award.pdf

The document is a Notice of Award issued by the South Carolina Department of Administration for Solicitation #5400028128, which seeks an Independent Compliance Consultant. The contract has been awarded to Forvis Mazars, LLP, located in Greenville, S.C., with a total potential value of $1.2 million. The contract period runs from April 16, 2025, through June 30, 2029, covering a comprehensive engagement to assess and oversee implementation of financial review recommendations from the AlixPartners State Treasury Forensic Accounting Review and the Mauldin & Jenkins Operational Performance Assessment.

The procurement is funded through a $1.2 million appropriation from the South Carolina General Assembly, with potential for additional funding for enhanced services and continued monitoring. The contract is subject to annual appropriations, meaning extensions beyond the current fiscal year depend on legislative funding. The selected contractor will be responsible for reviewing financial recommendations, monitoring implementation efforts across multiple state offices, providing monthly status reports, and delivering comprehensive reports to the South Carolina Joint Bond Review Committee. The evaluation criteria focused on the respondent's qualifications, experience, ability to accomplish the scope of work, and proposed fee structure, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned.