Notice Of Intent To Sole Source Crisis Prevention And Intervention Services

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health intends to enter into a sole source contract with The MANDT System for crisis prevention and intervention services. The MANDT System will provide instructor certification, implementation of the MANDT 3.0 curriculum, licensed access to copyrighted training materials, and ongoing curriculum updates. The goal of this contract is to reduce the use of restraint and seclusion, reduce staff and patient injuries, decrease escalated behavioral incidents, and promote trauma-informed care. The contract amount is $195,000. • The MANDT System will provide instructor certification and recertification for a team of 11 instructors. • The system includes prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, self-regulation training, approved physical safety interventions, and instructor oversight. • The MANDT 3.0 curriculum will be implemented, which includes blended and digital learning tools. • The contract requires annual recertification, and staff must successfully complete written examinations and demonstrate skill-proficiency.