CONSULTING SERVICES- CENTRAL OFFICE
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for consulting services focused on Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS) regulatory compliance. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide comprehensive training and quality assurance support for DDSN service providers across South Carolina. Specific deliverables include staff training, policy and procedure reviews, and compliance guidance, with field work to be conducted...
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is procuring consulting services to pilot an acuity-based level of need assessment tool for individuals receiving residential services through Home and Community-Based waivers and intermediate care facilities. The primary objective is to develop and implement a normed assessment instrument specific to the South Carolina population, with key deliverables including coordinating assessor training, ensuring Spanish...
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation seeking a Registered Nurse consultant to provide services across five autism residential homes located in Charleston, Columbia, and Spartanburg. The contract requires comprehensive nursing services including initial and annual medication technician certification training, quarterly medication administration record (MAR) audits, and monthly self-administration medication...
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is soliciting fixed-price bids for Direct Support Professional (DSP) staffing services across four service locations: Midlands Center, Pee Dee Center, Coastal Center, and Whitten Center. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide human services assistants who will support DDSN centers, with each assignment generally lasting 13 weeks and requiring a minimum four-hour utilization per assignment. Bidders must...
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is seeking consulting services to conduct comprehensive research on acuity assessment instruments for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries. The primary objectives include conducting peer-reviewed research on existing assessment instruments, providing research-based recommendations for implementation, and offering technical assistance during...
- The South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division of Procurement Services, is soliciting proposals for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) on behalf of the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN). The procurement seeks multiple qualified sources to provide DSP services across five DDSN centers located in Summerville, Florence, Hartsville, Columbia, and Clinton, South Carolina, as well as statewide Autism Homes. DSPs will be responsible for comprehensive resident care...
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is seeking a strategic planning consultant to develop a comprehensive three to five-year strategic plan through a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The consultant will work with a Strategic Planning Team comprising Commission members and key management staff to articulate organizational goals, conduct internal and external surveys with SWOT analysis, develop implementation timelines with measurable benchmarks, and...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is seeking Medicaid Data Consulting Services through a fixed-price bid solicitation to establish a pool of qualified consultants for data analysis and research. The procurement aims to support Medicaid program goals by identifying and analyzing Medicaid trends, developing algorithms, and presenting data to enhance program usability. Two labor categories are defined: Data Science Consultant and Policy Research Consultant, each...
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consulting services focused on conducting comprehensive acuity assessments. The procurement seeks a highly qualified consultant to perform research and analysis of peer-reviewed literature regarding acuity assessment methodologies, landscape usage assessments, and development of research-based recommendations for best practices in assessment approaches. Prospective offerors must...
- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Measurement of Agency Performance Standards (MAPS) system, seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive quality assurance and compliance review services. The primary objective is to conduct Administrative Compliance and Individual Service (ACIS) Reviews, Licensing Reviews, and Observation and Participant Experience Surveys for approximately 1,100 contracted...
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is seeking consulting services for training and compliance assistance related to Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS) Regulation requirements. The procurement, focused on Richland County, requires a consultant to provide comprehensive support to service providers, including staff training delivery, policy and procedure reviews, compliance guidance, and evidence development to demonstrate HCBS compliance. Mandatory qualifications for the contractor include a minimum of ten years of experience providing quality assurance consulting services to DSN Boards or DDSN-contracted providers, specific knowledge of Council on Quality and Leadership's Basic Assurances and Personal Outcome Measures, and demonstrated experience with the HCBS Rule. The solicitation was issued on August 31, 2021, with questions due by September 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM and offers due by September 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM (amended to September 13, 2021 at 3:00 PM). The contract period is from September 15, 2021 through January 15, 2022, representing approximately four months of service. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The contractor must possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for transportation at reimbursable rates and is prohibited from utilizing subcontractors to perform contract services. A HIPAA Business Associate Agreement is required, highlighting the sensitivity of the work and the need for strict confidentiality and data protection. The solicitation estimates between 300 to 500 hours of consulting services, with a maximum budget of $47,500. Offerors must submit hourly rates, and actual payment will be based on hours performed. All information obtained by the contractor becomes the property of DDSN and must be returned upon request or contract conclusion. Offers must be submitted online through the South Carolina Procurement website, and vendors must register for a State Vendor Number prior to submission.
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Attachment A.pdf | 1MB | 11/20/25 | ||
Amendment # 1.pdf | 507KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Solicitation.pdf | 877KB | 11/20/25 |