Description
The State of South Carolina is establishing a statewide term contract to create a Qualified Provider List (QPL) for high‑intensity tutoring services and related instructional resources. The contract will be a fixed‑price, firm‑price agreement covering K‑12 students across all public education units, with the ability to deliver both in‑person and virtual tutoring. Vendors must provide a secure digital platform, conduct diagnostic and monthly progress‑monitoring assessments, and submit detailed quarterly and annual reports. The contract’s initial term is one year, with up to four optional one‑year renewals, and the maximum rate is capped at $50 per student‑hour.
• Minimum 1.5 hours of tutoring per student per week, scheduled twice weekly, max 3 students per tutor.
• Tutors must be licensed/qualified in reading or mathematics and pass SLED/FBI background checks.
• Mandatory diagnostics within first five sessions and monthly progress monitoring, with results delivered to districts within five business days.
• Required digital platform for data capture, export, and printable reports; all data must reside within the continental U.S. and meet information‑security standards.
• Contractor collects a 1 % administrative services fee each quarter and must carry specified insurance (CGL, auto, workers’ comp, information‑security).