Emergency Procurement for Pharmacy Prescription Services – Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities issued an emergency procurement notice to continue pharmacy prescription services at the Coastal Regional Center due to the imminent expiration of the existing contract and lack of a replacement. Guardian Pharmacy, the incumbent vendor, was selected to provide uninterrupted drug prescription services under a $60,000 emergency contract, ensuring the health and safety of residents while a transition to a new provider is arranged. This award is a sole‑source, emergency action under SC Code Ann. §11‑35‑1570, bypassing normal competitive procedures. • Emergency procurement authorized under South Carolina law (Section 11‑35‑1570). • Contract value: $60,000 for continuation of pharmacy services. • Sole‑source award to Guardian Pharmacy to prevent service interruption at Coastal Regional Center.