Intent to sole source-just detention

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued an Intent to Sole Source procurement (ID: 5400025398) targeting a comprehensive demonstration project to reduce sexual victimization in correctional facilities. The department intends to award a sole source contract to Just Detention International to implement a multi-faceted response program with specific design elements, including victim-centric and trauma-informed strategies, leadership and organizational culture improvements, and specialized training initiatives. Key deliverables include investigator training for sexual abuse and harassment cases, inmate leadership programming, pilot program expansion planning, and developing subject matter expert teams focused on PREA investigations, LGBTI inmate safety, and crisis mental health response. The initial contract term will run from June 5, 2023, through June 4, 2024, with four automatically renewable one-year terms potentially extending the contract period through June 4, 2028. Submissions for this sole source opportunity must be received by June 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with offerors required to submit comprehensive information including legal business details, authorized signatures, state vendor numbers, and documentation demonstrating capability to perform all contract requirements.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No specific pricing information or funding amounts are detailed in the intent to award notice, with those specifics to be addressed in subsequent procurement documents. Protests regarding the sole source award must be submitted within five business days of the notice posting date, with formal protests due within fifteen days. The procurement notice will be publicly posted on the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) website and http://www.procurement.sc.gov for a period of five to ten business days, in compliance with South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1560. The procurement will be managed by Myrtle K. deWerdt, the designated procurement officer, with submissions accepted via physical mail to 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, or electronically via email to bidsubmissions@doc.state.sc.us, with a required subject line of "INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD & AMENDMENTS".