340B COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a 340B Comprehensive Audit of the Kirkland Correctional Institution Medical Pharmacy, located in Richland County. The solicitation sought a single contractor to perform an audit of the institution's compliance with 340B Program requirements, focusing on eligibility verification, internal controls assessment, and prevention of drug diversion and duplicate discounts. Key deliverables include reviewing covered entity compliance, testing 340B drug transaction records on a sample basis, and conducting an audit that can be performed either on-site or remotely. The original solicitation was issued on August 10, 2023, with initial offers due by August 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., and award notification scheduled for August 22, 2023. No pre-bid conference or site visit was required for this procurement. Evaluation criteria centered on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the contractor expected to provide comprehensive audit services that ensure regulatory compliance.

Vendors were required to be registered with the State of South Carolina and could claim applicable state preferences, including resident vendor, contractor, or subcontractor preferences, subject to meeting statutory requirements. While no specific set-aside designations were identified, contractors were mandated to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and worker's compensation insurance as required by state law. Bidders were also required to comply with procurement regulations, including certifications regarding debarment, drug-free workplace, ethics, and immigration law compliance. Notably, the initial solicitation received no bids, resulting in a non-award notice on August 22, 2023, with SCDC indicating that a new solicitation would be published at a later date. Pricing was expected to be all-inclusive, with potential reimbursement for travel expenses at state government employee rates if not incorporated into the initial proposal. No specific contract value or budget range was disclosed in the available documentation.