Intent to sole source-peopleagainstrape

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is seeking to sole source a contract with People Against Rape (PAR) for confidential support services for sexual trauma inmates. The procurement is specifically focused on providing comprehensive services to inmates in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. PAR will deliver a range of critical services including a 24/7 hotline, hospital accompaniment for adult sexual assault forensic examinations, crisis intervention, in-person follow-up, case management, and support via mail. The initial contract term is one year, from June 5, 2023, through June 4, 2024, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year terms, creating a potential total contract period of five years ending June 4, 2028. The response deadline is June 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with potential bidders required to submit any protests or concerns via email to bidsubmissions@doc.sc.gov, following specific guidelines outlined in South Carolina Code Section 11-35-4210.

The sole source procurement is specifically designated for PAR, which is a member organization of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCASASA), effectively limiting competitive bidding. No specific budget or award value was disclosed in the documentation. Protests to the intended award must be submitted in writing to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office, with notices of intent to protest required within five business days of posting and formal protests within fifteen days. The notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for five to ten business days as mandated by state statute. Potential submission methods for protests include mail to 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201, facsimile at 803-737-0639, or email to protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us. The award becomes effective after the opening date and time if no protests are received.