INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE- PATHWAYTOHEALING

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Intent to Sole Source procurement for Pathways to Healing sexual assault services program, targeting counseling and support services for inmates who are victims of sexual assault or abuse. The solicitation covers services to be delivered at seven SCDC facilities: Manning, Broad River, Goodman, Camille, Kirkland, Wateree, and Turbeville Institutions. The primary deliverables include emotional support services for incarcerated individuals, conducting group education sessions on sexual assault prevention and awareness, and providing comprehensive training to SCDC and South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice staff on PREA requirements, trauma-informed care, and sexual abuse response protocols. The contract is structured with an initial one-year term from June 2, 2023, through June 1, 2024, with four automatically renewable one-year options, potentially extending the contract period through June 1, 2028. Responses must be submitted by June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch, with a five-business-day window for potential vendors to submit a notice of intent to protest, and full protests due within fifteen days.

The procurement is being pursued as a sole source award, with Pathways to Healing identified as the sole provider of Joint Accountability and Grievance (JAG) and Sexual Trauma Services Management (STSM) services currently operating within the specified facilities. The justification for sole sourcing is grounded in South Carolina Code 11-35-1560, recognizing the incumbent provider's established presence in the SCDC system. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned, potential vendors with concerns about the sole source award are required to submit protests to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office in Columbia. The notice will be posted on the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) website for the required five to ten business days. Although a specific award value is not detailed in the documentation, the contract represents a comprehensive multi-year service agreement for sexual assault support and prevention services across multiple correctional facilities in South Carolina.