Mental Health Program Screener

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) is seeking a qualified professional to conduct a comprehensive mental health program screening process study in Richland County. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) targeting a contractor who can analyze large datasets from the agency's specialized mental health caseload screening program, which currently utilizes DSM-5 screening tools and secondary psychiatric assessments. The primary objectives include analyzing screening data by question and category, examining accepted and rejected cases, identifying trends across agents and counties, making recommendations for screening question modifications, and identifying barriers to proper mental health identification. Key deliverables include a comprehensive research report documenting findings and potentially presenting results to SCDPPPS executive management. The solicitation timeline is precise: questions are due by March 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., with offers due by March 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. The contract is scheduled for award on March 14, 2024, with a contract period from March 15, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Mandatory minimum qualifications require offerors to demonstrate successful experience analyzing large datasets and working with criminal justice or mental health research entities.

The procurement is a fixed-price contract with award determined by lowest responsible and responsive bid criteria. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation. Vendors must maintain a current South Carolina vendor number and comply with state and federal regulations, including drug-free workplace certification, debarment status, ethics compliance, and illegal immigration requirements. Pricing must be submitted in US dollars and exclude all applicable sales or use taxes. The contractor will invoice upon final report delivery, which is required by June 30, 2024, with invoice submission due by July 3, 2024. Delivery will be to SCDPPPS at 293 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. As of February 11, 2024, the agency has screened 10,379 individuals, with 344 accepted into the mental health caseload. While no specific budget range is provided, interested vendors must submit their proposals online through the South Carolina procurement website at http://www.procurement.sc.gov. The procurement officer, Stephen Pullie, can be contacted at 803-429-3012 or stephen.pullie@ppp.sc.gov for additional information.