Description
The State of South Carolina is seeking a qualified provider to deliver a comprehensive suite of residential services for children across multiple state agencies. The contract is a fixed‑price, item‑by‑item award with a ceiling of daily rates for various levels of care, and includes the option to extend the agreement up to five years (initial one‑year term plus four one‑year renewal options). Providers must hold the appropriate South Carolina Department of Social Services licenses, meet stringent staffing ratios, and, for therapeutic foster‑care components, be enrolled in the state Medicaid RBHS program. The solicitation includes detailed standards for group‑care intensive, intermediate, and independent‑living services, as well as enhanced requirements for seriously mentally ill youth. All submissions are electronic, must include extensive documentation (licenses, insurance, security questionnaire, etc.), and are subject to a pre‑bid conference on 24 August 2023.
• Fixed‑price rates capped per child per day (e.g., $307 for intensive services for seriously mentally ill, $98.60 for therapeutic foster‑care Level 3).
• Mandatory compliance with South Carolina licensing, Medicaid enrollment (for TFC), and a 12‑question security assessment questionnaire.
• Contract term up to 5 years with annual renewal windows; no offers accepted during the final six months of the term.
• Required documentation includes signed cover pages, HSP qualifications, insurance certificates, and detailed service‑delivery records.