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 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...
- 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 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 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 (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...
- 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 has issued an intent to sole source a contract for Pathways to Healing, a sexual assault and trauma services provider, to deliver comprehensive support services across seven correctional institutions: Manning, Broad River, Goodman, Camille, Kirkland, Wateree, and Turbeville. The services encompass emotional support for inmates and juveniles who are victims of sexual assault or abuse, including comprehensive awareness and education sessions about...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement solicitation (Number 5400022276) for Pathways to Healing, a sexual assault and trauma services provider. The procurement seeks to contract services across seven correctional institutions: Manning, Broad River, Goodman, Camille, Kirkland, Wateree, and Turbeville. Pathways to Healing will provide comprehensive services including emotional support for inmates and juveniles who are sexual assault or abuse...
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 objective of providing specialized intervention and skill development. The contract term is structured for one year with potential for four additional one-year renewal options. Sealed offers must be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., either via physical mail to 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or electronically to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with a specific subject line requirement. No bidders conference or site visit is mandatory for this procurement, and the award will become effective after the opening date if no formal responses are received. The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The Pathfinder Network holds exclusive intellectual property rights for the PIO program, including copyrighted participant manuals, profiles, assessments, surveys, and trademark-registered materials, which effectively limits potential vendors to this single provider. Prospective vendors may submit written protests regarding the intended award, with initial protests due within five business days of notice posting and formal protests required within fifteen days. The procurement notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities system for a minimum of ten business days, as mandated by state regulations. While specific award values are not disclosed in the documentation, the sole source nature and comprehensive program licensing suggest a potentially significant contract value. Interested parties are advised to review the full solicitation documents for complete details on potential financial considerations and program specifications.
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Intent to Sole Source.docx | 39KB | Document | 11/20/25 |