STC law enforcement psych evaluations

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Division of Procurement Services, is soliciting bids for a statewide term contract to provide pre-employment psychological evaluations for Basic Law Enforcement Class 1 candidates. This fixed-price solicitation seeks to establish a Qualified Provider List (QPL) of licensed doctoral-level psychologists or other qualified mental health professionals capable of conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for law enforcement personnel. The contract includes three primary line items: psychological evaluations at a maximum rate of $420.00 per evaluation (estimated 150 evaluations), missed appointment charges of $25.00 for cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice (estimated 50 instances), and additional psychological services at an hourly rate. Providers must demonstrate specialized training and experience in pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety positions. The solicitation requires evaluations to be completed within three business days of test results availability and reports to be submitted within seven business days. Proposals must be submitted online by March 31, 2027, at 11:00 AM, with the initial contract term estimated at 187 days and expiring no later than April 22, 2024, with automatic one-year renewals possible through April 23, 2028.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Existing vendors currently holding contracts under solicitation 5400024551 are not required to submit new bids, suggesting potential incumbent providers remain in the pool. The contract includes an administrative services fee of one percent of total sales, collected quarterly by providers on behalf of the State. While the solicitation does not guarantee a specific number of evaluations or funding level, the estimated volume suggests a potential annual value around $63,000 for psychological evaluations alone. Providers will be reimbursed up to the contracted maximum amount per evaluation, with only one reimbursement permitted per individual candidate regardless of multiple agency applications. The contract allows for reports to be delivered through sealed envelope pickup or a secure web portal, providing flexibility in documentation transmission. Pricing remains fixed for the initial contract term, with potential increases limited to renewal periods and requiring ninety days' advance notice and justification.