Ltcf post-pandemic assessment

The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) is seeking proposals for a Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Post-Pandemic Assessment project, targeting facilities within Richland County and across the state. The procurement (Solicitation Number 5400023122) aims to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of nursing home operational status and recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific deliverables include a detailed assessment of facility compliance, staffing levels, infection control protocols, resident health outcomes, and operational readiness compared to pre-pandemic standards. The assessment will require vendors to analyze both quantitative metrics and qualitative data to identify challenges, resource gaps, and intervention opportunities within long-term care facilities. Key submission requirements include providing a signed solicitation cover page, an all-inclusive pricing proposal, and comprehensive data analysis. The proposal was originally issued on July 1, 2022, with a submission deadline of July 26, 2022, at 2:30 PM ET. The procurement officer, Lisa Roland, can be contacted at 803-898-0533 or ROLANDLD@dhec.sc.gov for additional information, and all award notifications will be posted at www.procurement.sc.gov.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types beyond standard procurement guidelines. DHEC will provide selected vendors with nursing home data, including CMS Star Ratings for Quality Measures and resident and staff COVID vaccination rates to support the assessment. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required for this project. The estimated budget for the assessment is approximately $1.2 million, though DHEC reserves the right to consider proposals exceeding this amount. The pricing proposal must be comprehensive, covering all services, deliverables, travel expenses, and miscellaneous project costs. No specific state-level preferences will be applied to this Request for Proposals, as outlined in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code Section 11-35-1524(E)(5)(b). The project aims to support strategic planning and resource deployment to strengthen the resilience and operational capacity of South Carolina's long-term care infrastructure.