Intent to award sole source- verensics

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a sole source procurement notice (Solicitation Number 5400020051) for Verensics, a specialized pre-employment screening platform designed specifically for the corrections industry. This procurement seeks to acquire a cloud-based assessment tool that evaluates candidate reliability, honesty, and integrity through advanced algorithmic techniques, including analysis of cursor movement, response consistency, and response timing. The platform provides comprehensive screening capabilities for critical job-specific risk categories such as Gang Affiliation, Abuse of Authority/Excessive Use of Force, and Inappropriate Relationships. Offers must be submitted by July 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., either through sealed package delivery to 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with "INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line. The solicitation requires all offers to remain open for thirty calendar days after the opening date, with the award becoming effective if no alternative responses are received.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations, but vendors may claim in-state preferences by providing a South Carolina office address, in accordance with South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the documentation. The platform offers dynamic questionnaire capabilities that adapt based on candidate performance and allows for customization of client-specific risk assessments. Vendors interested in protesting the sole source procurement must submit written notifications to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office (1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201) within specific timeframes: five business days for notice of intent to protest and fifteen days for the actual protest. The notice has been posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities system for the mandatory ten business days, ensuring transparency in the procurement process.