Description
The State of South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified, certified investigator to provide statewide adoption and foster home assessment services. The contractor will conduct comprehensive home assessments (both new‑home and re‑application) for prospective adoptive and foster families across all counties, grouped into four regional clusters. Service delivery is performed on‑site at family residences with a required turnaround of 45 days for new assessments and 30 days for re‑applications. The contract is a fixed‑price, term agreement lasting up to five years (one‑year base term with four optional one‑year renewals). Maximum unit prices are $600 for a new‑home assessment and $300 for a re‑application assessment; travel surcharges may apply for out‑of‑region assignments.
• Perform at least two visits for new‑home assessments (in‑home or virtual) and one visit for re‑applications, completing narratives and required documentation within specified timeframes.
• Must be a current South Carolina Certified Investigator, complete mandatory state‑provided training, and maintain 10 annual training hours.
• Provide electronic submissions through the SCEIS portal, include signed cover pages, certification proof, writing sample, and required questionnaires.
• Contract includes optional travel surcharge ($150 per qualifying assignment) and potential tax‑credit incentives for subcontracting with disadvantaged businesses.