Emergency Procurement for QSR Design Services

This emergency contract, issued by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, engages The Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group to provide consulting services for Quality Service Review (QSR) design activities. The scope includes assembling a small team of DSS staff, coordinating logistics, and conducting on‑site reviews of 40 randomly sampled youth across multiple regions, with the vendor supplying technical assistance and coaching. The contract amount is $279,560, reflecting a fixed‑price arrangement for a short‑term, high‑urgency engagement. • Agency: South Carolina Department of Social Services (emergency procurement) • Vendor: The Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group – consulting on QSR design and review • Scope: Staffing, logistics, technical assistance, on‑site youth sample reviews (≈40 youths) • Value: $279,560 fixed‑price, sole‑source emergency award • No contract term dates, renewal options, or vendor contact details are disclosed.