INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-THE PATHFINDER NET
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for the Parenting Inside Out (PIO) program through The Pathfinder Network. The solicitation seeks to acquire licensing, curriculum, training materials, and updates for multiple PIO program variants, including PIO-60, PIO-48, PIO-24, and coach training materials. This evidence-based cognitive-behavioral parent management skills training program is specifically designed for incarcerated parents, with the primary...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for the Pathfinder Network to provide licensing, curriculum, and training materials for the Parenting Inside Out (PIO) program, an evidence-based parent management skills training designed for incarcerated parents. The procurement covers specific PIO program variants including PIO-60, PIO-48, PIO-24, and a coach training program, which encompass copyrighted participant manuals, profiles, assessments, and...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued an Intent to Award Sole Source contract to Persevere for comprehensive inmate job skills training programs. The procurement focuses on providing instructor-led courses in technical skills, specifically coding certifications including Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures, Front-end Libraries, Data Visualization, APIs & Microservices, and Information Security & Quality Assurance. Beyond technical...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections intends to award a sole source contract to Persevere for comprehensive inmate job skills training and support services. The procurement focuses on delivering instructor-led, facilitated courses in coding and technical subjects, including Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures Certification, Front-end Libraries Certification, Data Visualization Certification, APIs & Microservices Certification, and Information Security...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing an Intent to Award Sole Source contract (Solicitation #5400019254) to Persevere for comprehensive inmate job skills training and rehabilitation services. The procurement specifically targets instructor-led facilitated training in coding, including specialized certifications such as Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures, Front-end Libraries, Data Visualization, APIs & Microservices, and Information Security...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing an intent to award a sole source contract to Franklin Covey Solutions for comprehensive training materials and an All Access Pass License Agreement. The procurement involves exclusive access to copyrighted leadership and organizational development training courses, including "7 Habits on the Inside," "Millennials @ Work," "Building Business Acumen," "Presentation Advantage," "Project Management...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking to award a sole source contract to Just Detention International for a comprehensive demonstration project targeting the reduction of sexual victimization in correctional facilities. Solicitation No. 5400023648 encompasses multiple critical project elements, including victim-centric and trauma-informed staff training, leadership and organizational culture improvements through policy development and accreditation enhancement, specialized...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for SC Thrive training and access services through solicitation 5400025414. The primary objective is to contract with SC Thrive for providing training and system access to counselors utilizing The Benefit Bank of South Carolina (TBB-SC), a digital platform enabling electronic resource application submissions for individuals and households. The contract will span an initial one-year term from June 5, 2023,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Intent to Sole Source procurement for Motivational Interviewing (MI) training services, specifically targeting institutional and community corrections staff. The procurement focuses on complementing SCDC's Risk-Asset assessment (GRAD) program and associated CREST intervention program, with Eckerd Youth Alternatives identified as the intended sole source vendor. The contract will have an initial term of one year, from June 2,...
- 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...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for the Parenting Inside Out (PIO) program through The Pathfinder Network, the exclusive owner and distributor of the curriculum. The procurement encompasses licensing, curriculum, training materials, and updates for three program variants: PIO-60, PIO-48, and PIO-24, along with a coach training program. This evidence-based cognitive-behavioral parent management skills training program is designed to address the unique needs of incarcerated parents by teaching communication, problem-solving, positive reinforcement, and non-violent discipline techniques. The solicitation is specifically for Richland County and requires vendors to submit sealed offers by November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. Vendors must submit a signed copy of the form, acknowledge any amendments, and provide documentation of authorization to perform all contract requirements, with offers remaining valid for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were detailed in the procurement documents. The contract is structured as an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewal options. While no specific award value or budget range was disclosed, the procurement appears focused on program implementation and training rather than equipment or infrastructure. Vendors who believe they are aggrieved by the intended award may file a protest within five business days of posting, with a full protest submission required within fifteen days. The procurement follows South Carolina Code 11-35-1560, which mandates posting in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least ten business days prior to award. No pricing information or specific funding amounts were included in the Intent to Sole Source document. The procurement appears designed to provide a standardized, evidence-based parenting skills program specifically tailored for incarcerated individuals.
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Intent to Sole Source.docx | 39KB | Document | 11/20/25 |