- The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) is seeking a contractor to conduct an annual evaluation of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER III) grant program for up to five higher education subgrantees, including The Citadel, Clemson University, Francis Marion University, and potentially two additional institutions. The primary objective is to assess program outcomes, analyze instructional services delivered through summer school programs, and produce a...
- The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is seeking a contractor to develop and produce the 2018-2019 SmartState Program Annual Report through an Invitation for Bid solicitation. The project requires creating a full-color educational booklet-style annual report not exceeding 50 pages, which will document the SmartState Program's activities across three public research institutions: Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina. The...
- The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive systems and processes review focused on personnel and financial operations. The solicitation seeks a contractor to develop an evaluation design measuring the agency's operations against statutory responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Key deliverables include implementing the evaluation, producing a final findings report, submitting a proposed modernization plan,...
- The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Division of Procurement Services, is seeking organizational development consultants to provide comprehensive evaluation services for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program. The primary objectives include monitoring the overall effectiveness of the state's 21st CCLC program, assessing subgrantees' implementation efforts, and tracking progress toward...
- The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive systems and process review through a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation. The primary objective is to evaluate the agency's personnel and financial operations against statutory responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and best practices. The selected contractor will develop an evaluation design incorporating both qualitative and quantitative assessments, including human resources best...
- The South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) is seeking grant evaluation services for its 16-member statewide network of technical colleges through a fixed-price bid solicitation. The procurement involves comprehensive pre-award and post-award grant evaluation services for federal and non-federal grant applications across various programs including workforce development, STEM, technical training, science, and student support services. Qualified providers will be placed on a Qualified...
- The State of South Carolina, through the Fiscal Accountability Authority and Department of Education First Steps program, is seeking external program evaluations for early childhood initiatives in Richland County. The solicitation requires a comprehensive five-year evaluation process involving four distinct external assessments covering fiscal years 2024-2028, with a focus on analyzing local partnerships serving children from birth through age five. The evaluations will examine program reach,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid for a Transportation Careers Training Program targeting workforce development in the transportation industry. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive training program designed to prepare unemployed, underemployed, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals for employment, with specific focus on Laurens and Spartanburg Counties. The program requires three primary training components:...
- The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA), required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and mandated to be conducted every three years. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform a mixed-methods research project assessing agency performance, needs of individuals with significant disabilities and vision impairments, underserved populations, youth transition services, and community rehabilitation...
- The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) is seeking an external evaluator for a comprehensive grant evaluation of the Specialized Caseloads' Sanctions and Incentives Pilot Program (SCSIPP) in Richland County. The primary objective is to conduct a rigorous process and outcome evaluation focusing on enhancing supervision strategies for domestic violence and sex offender specialized caseloads using Swift, Certain and Fair Supervision Principles. The...
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for an ESSER Grant Evaluation contract, seeking a contractor to conduct annual evaluations of up to five subgrantee programs at institutions including The Citadel, Clemson University, and Francis Marion University. The primary objective is to evaluate summer programs designed to address student learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic by providing remediation services in English and mathematics for enrolled and graduating high school students. The contractor must produce a comprehensive Evaluation Annual Report, not exceeding 50 pages, formatted in Arial 11-point font with 1-inch margins, and submit both Word and PDF versions. Key deliverables include coordinating limited travel to subgrantee institutions, evaluating program outcomes aligned with grant goals, and submitting the final report by July 25, 2023. The solicitation required bidders to submit online proposals by April 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by April 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM, and award notification scheduled for April 28, 2023. The contract, funded by an ESSER III grant totaling $3,648,856.00, has a proposed contract period from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2025, with potential for a one-year extension. The maximum annual bid amount is capped at $22,500.00, with pricing to remain fixed throughout the contract duration. Bidders were required to submit a detailed, itemized budget, professional history, and references demonstrating relevant experience completing similar projects within the past three years. The procurement allowed for South Carolina resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Notably, the solicitation resulted in no bids being received, and consequently, no award was made. The delivery location was specified as 1122 Lady Street, Suite 400, Columbia, South Carolina 29212, and the Commission on Higher Education would assume all printing costs for the final report.
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Solicitation.pdf | 454KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Statement of No Award.pdf | 80KB | 11/20/25 |