Intent to sole source-cumbee center

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is issuing an Intent to Sole Source Award for the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons (CAAP) to provide specialized support services for sexual trauma inmates across three correctional institutions: Allendale, McCormick, and Treton Correctional Institutions. The procurement (Solicitation ID: 5400025386) seeks comprehensive confidential support services including a 24/7 hotline, hospital accompaniment for adult sexual assault forensic examinations, crisis intervention, in-person follow-up, case management, and information and support via mail. The initial contract term will run from June 2, 2023, through June 1, 2024, with potential automatic renewals that could extend the contract through June 1, 2028, for a maximum of five years. Responses must be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections' Purchasing Branch at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, with the deadline set for June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Procurement officer Myrtle K. deWerdt is overseeing the solicitation, which has been posted on the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) website.

CAAP has been designated as a sole source vendor, which eliminates competitive bidding requirements and indicates the organization is uniquely qualified to provide these services. As a member of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCASASA), CAAP meets specialized qualifications for supporting sexual trauma survivors within the corrections system. Any protests to the sole source award must be submitted within five business days of notice posting, with formal protests due within fifteen days to the Chief Procurement Officer at 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract structure suggests an annual procurement with potential multi-year funding. The sole source designation implies that CAAP is considered the most appropriate and potentially the only qualified vendor capable of delivering these critical inmate support services across the specified correctional institutions.