SC CTC survey 22

The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) is seeking a qualified research and evaluation-focused institution to conduct the SC CTC Survey 22, a comprehensive survey of students in grades 6-12 across South Carolina. The primary contractor will be responsible for survey formatting, printing (both online and paper/pencil formats), survey distribution and recovery, administration training, technical assistance, data processing, scanning, and raw data file submission. The survey will be administered from February 14 through March 18, 2022, with voluntary participation at both school district and individual student levels. The procurement will be conducted as a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a best-value evaluation methodology, scoring proposals on technical proposal (20 points), experience and capabilities (10 points), and price proposal (20 points), totaling 50 points. Key deadlines include December 7, 2021, for submitting questions, December 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. for proposal submission, and an estimated contract award date of December 20, 2021. The initial contract period runs from the award date through June 30, 2022, with potential renewals for up to five years contingent on funding availability.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, but all offerors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and comply with state requirements including drug-free workplace certification, ethical compliance, and immigration provisions. The contractor will be reimbursed monthly for completed work, with pricing required to be fixed for the contract duration and itemized across personnel costs, supplies, travel, and direct costs. Based on FY2020 participation of approximately 36,193 students, the contractor must provide qualified personnel and necessary facilities, materials, supplies, and equipment. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract includes provisions for potential survey administration cycles in 2024 and 2026. The most recent award was made to Iron Sharpens Iron Consulting, with the Contracting Officer's Representative designated as Michelle Nienhius at DAODAS. Proposals must be submitted online through the state's bidding system, with a maximum 20-page submission including technical proposal, qualifications, and a separate price proposal in Microsoft Excel format.