Federal programs legal consultation svcs

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Division of Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the South Carolina Department of Education's Office of Federal and State Accountability, is seeking legal consultation services for federal programs. The primary objectives include providing legal consultation on agency compliance with federal requirements, delivering staff training on federal compliance matters, and conducting training for local educational agencies. Specific service areas encompass fiscal and administrative reviews of federal education grants, including Titles I-A, II-A, III-A, IV-A, and ESSER funds, with expertise required across regulatory frameworks from No Child Left Behind through the Every Student Succeeds Act. Offerors must demonstrate expertise by providing detailed project descriptions, key personnel resumes, and at least three external references from comparable work performed within the past fifteen years. The evaluation criteria will prioritize qualifications and experience in federal education grants and compliance reviews, with pricing as a secondary consideration. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on April 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, question submissions due by April 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, and proposal submissions required by May 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, with award notification anticipated on June 7, 2024.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent contractor is identified for this procurement. The contract is structured for an initial three-year term from June 19, 2024, through June 18, 2027, with potential automatic renewals for additional one-year periods. Proposing firms must submit fixed pricing for each contract year, including hourly rates for at least five areas of legal consultation expertise and per-day rates covering training sessions, per diem, and travel expenses. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the solicitation indicates that cost or pricing data will be required if the contract exceeds $500,000. Nonresident contractors may be subject to South Carolina withholding tax requirements, and travel expenses will be reimbursed according to state per diem rates and regulations. Mandatory compliance requirements include federal tax identification, vendor registration, drug-free workplace certification, ethics certification, and debarment certification.