Intent to sole source-sexual trauma serv

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) are pursuing a sole-source procurement for comprehensive sexual trauma services across multiple correctional facilities including Manning, Broad River, Goodman, Camille, Kirkland, Wateree, and Turbeville Institutions. The procurement seeks a provider to deliver emotional support counseling for sexual assault and abuse victims, awareness and education programs on sexual assault prevention, and staff training on PREA compliance and trauma-informed care. Key deliverables include counseling services for inmates and juveniles, educational programming, and professional training for correctional officers, medical personnel, and mental health practitioners. The solicitation requires vendors to submit sealed offers to the SCDC Purchasing Branch by September 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., either via physical mail to 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or through email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. No pre-bid conference or site visit is mandated, and the award becomes effective after the opening date if no alternative responses are received.

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands is identified as the sole provider of JAG-funded services in the specified facilities and the only sexual assault services provider operating in these institutions, which justifies the sole-source procurement approach. Vendors challenging the sole-source intent must submit responses by the September 23, 2021 deadline, with the option to protest the intended award within five business days of posting or submit a full protest within fifteen days to the Chief Procurement Officer. All offers must include a signed cover page and documentation demonstrating authorization to perform required services. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for the required minimum of ten business days. Potential respondents must provide comprehensive documentation proving their capability to deliver the full spectrum of sexual trauma services across multiple correctional and juvenile justice facilities.