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The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for survey administration services related to the South Carolina Communities That Care (SC CTC) Survey. The solicitation seeks a research and evaluation-focused organization to administer a comprehensive survey to middle and high school students in grades 6-12 across South Carolina during the 2022 cycle. The survey will utilize both online and paper/pencil formats, consisting of approximately 10 pages with 89 prepopulated items and four optional items. Key deliverables include a final survey draft by December 14, 2021, survey administration from February 14 through March 18, 2022, and raw data file submission by April 22, 2022. The proposal evaluation criteria allocate 20 points to the technical proposal, 10 points to experience and capabilities, and 20 points to the price proposal. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a detailed work plan, timeline, organizational qualifications, staff resumes, and at least three references. Critical submission deadlines include questions due by December 7, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., and final proposals due by December 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., with award notification scheduled for December 20, 2021.

The contract permits any qualified vendor to respond, with a preference for South Carolina state vendors who can demonstrate compliance with state procurement requirements. The solicitation includes provisions for resident vendor, resident contractor, and resident subcontractor preferences as defined in South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. Vendors must be registered in the state and comply with various certifications, including independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace, and ethics obligations. For the previous FY2020 cycle, approximately 36,193 students participated in the survey. The contract will be awarded to the single highest-ranked, responsive, and responsible offeror, with Iron Sharpens Iron Consulting previously awarded a related contract. The contract period runs from the award date through June 30, 2022, with an option to renew for up to five years through 2026, contingent on future funding availability. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, resources have been allocated to fund the survey through the current fiscal year, with potential for continued support in subsequent cycles.