Intent to award sole source- scthrive

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for training and access to The Benefit Bank of South Carolina (TBB-SC), a program administered exclusively by SC Thrive. The primary objective is to provide counselors with training and platform access enabling electronic submission of applications for various resources for individuals and households being served. SC Thrive has been granted exclusive state licensing by Solutions for Progress (SfP), the original platform developer, who will continue to provide maintenance and support services. The procurement requires vendors to complete all three pages of the Intent to Award Sole Source form and submit documentation demonstrating service authorization. Interested parties must submit sealed offers by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch in Columbia or electronically via purchasing@doc.gov, with "SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line. No pre-bid conference or site visit is mandatory, and offers must remain open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date.

The solicitation appears to be a non-restricted procurement without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors wishing to challenge the sole source award must follow specific protest procedures outlined in South Carolina Code Section 11-35-4210, which requires a notice of intent to protest within five business days of posting and formal protest submission within fifteen days. The current technology infrastructure involves The Benefit Bank platform developed by Solutions for Progress and exclusively licensed to SC Thrive. While specific award value or budget range was not explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is focused on providing counselors with digital resource application submission capabilities. The notice was posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for the required minimum of ten business days, ensuring transparency in the sole source procurement process.