Intent to award sole source- verensics

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for Verensics, a specialized pre-employment screening platform designed specifically for the corrections industry. The platform provides a comprehensive candidate assessment tool that evaluates potential employees' reliability, honesty, and integrity through advanced screening methodologies. Key evaluation categories include assessing gang affiliations, potential for abuse of authority, excessive use of force risks, and inappropriate relationship tendencies. The screening platform utilizes sophisticated algorithmic techniques, including analysis of cursor movement, response consistency, and response time, with dynamic questioning that adapts based on candidate performance. Interested parties may submit responses by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with submissions accepted via mail to 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or electronically to purchasing@doc.sc.gov, with "SOLE SOURCE" required in the email subject line. No pre-bid conference or site visit is mandatory for this solicitation, and the award will become effective after the opening date if no protests are received.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors who wish to protest the intended award must follow South Carolina Code Section 11-35-4210, which requires a notice of intent to protest within five business days of the notice posting and actual protests within fifteen days. The procurement is specifically for Verensics' unique pre-employment screening technology, indicating this is a sole source procurement with no competitive bidding process. The solicitation references Solicitation Number 5400023674 and requires vendors to complete a three-page Intent to Award Sole Source form with comprehensive documentation of service authorization. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is for a specialized technology platform tailored to the corrections industry's unique pre-employment screening needs. The procurement officer for this opportunity is Brittany Driggers, who will oversee the solicitation process.