SOLE SOURCE - CREDIBLE MESSENGER

Solicitation # 5400028019
Posted 3/2/25, 8:35 AM
No Updates
Due 3/17/25, 3:00 PM
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The procurement appears to be a non-competitive sole source opportunity without explicit set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The current incumbent, CM3, has been previously sole-sourced in November 2022 and is positioned as the preferred vendor due to their established relationships and program effectiveness. DJJ emphasizes that replacing CM3 would require significant time (months to a year) for developing new partnerships, training, and relationship building. While no specific pricing information is provided in the document, the multi-year contract structure suggests a substantial investment in rehabilitation programming. The procurement builds upon existing infrastructure and relationships, with a focus on maintaining continuity of service and leveraging CM3's proven approach to juvenile justice rehabilitation. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates a strategic, targeted approach to maintaining and improving mentoring services at the Broad River Complex.

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