Social security training

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind is requesting quotes for Social Security benefits training services under RFQ, with quotes due September 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM to Kendall Jackson at Kendall.jackson@sccb.sc.gov.

The scope is approximately 240 hours per fiscal year of consulting, training, and technical assistance related to the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program. The contractor will serve as mentor and resource to SCCB's Benefits Specialist staff, evaluate current benefits counseling and TTW program operations, recommend improvements, and provide ongoing training and technical support. Specific responsibilities include evaluating SCCB's benefits counseling policies and procedures, attending SCCB meetings as requested, providing SSA reimbursement assistance and historical reimbursement research, delivering comprehensive training on TTW Program requirements and benefits planning, and offering technical assistance with SSA forms and documentation. Services may be delivered in-person at SCCB's Columbia campus, virtually, or through a hybrid model. SCCB will provide a laptop computer and cellular phone; no travel expenses are reimbursed.

A minimum of five years of direct experience working with the SSA TTW Program is required, including experience with Accenture Federal Services as the Ticket Program Manager. The contractor must submit a current resume detailing relevant experience and certifications and a signed Confidentiality Agreement. Professional references are optional. The confidentiality agreement binds the contractor indefinitely and covers vocational rehabilitation plans, employment records, social security numbers, medical information, and IT materials.

The contract value does not exceed $25,000. Pricing must be quoted as a total price for 240 hours with labor and materials separated on the line item; all shipping charges must be prepaid and absorbed in quoted prices on an FOB Destination basis. Sales or use tax must be omitted. Quotes remain valid for 60 days from submission. Delivery is expected 30 days after receipt of order. Payment is made within 30 days of invoice approval on Net 30 terms. The contract is governed by the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and includes standard state terms regarding contractor personnel, equipment standards, indemnification, drug-free workplace certification, ethics compliance, and illegal immigration verification.