Sole Source Contract for Respite Services

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs intends to enter into a sole source contract with the South Carolina Respite Coalition for respite services. The coalition hosts training that is mandatory for household employees prior to service provision and has experience with respite provider certification. The contract is recommended to be extended for one year to continue utilizing this service. • The contract amount is $257,000.00 • The South Carolina Respite Coalition has developed household employee training that is required for use by participant-directed respite workers • The contract is intended to be extended for one year to prevent disrupting services