Notice Of Intent To Sole Source

This sole‑source contract awards a $990,000 budget to Work In Progress to deliver evidence‑based employment services for patients of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (OMH Columbia Area Mental Health). The services are based on the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model, aiming to place clients in competitive employment and provide ongoing benefits counseling. The vendor is expected to achieve 75 client placements annually, leveraging existing employer contacts in the Richland and Lexington areas. The contract is justified under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560 as the only qualified source. • Scope: IPS‑modeled supported employment, rapid job search, placement, and unlimited follow‑along support. • Expected outcome: 75 annual client placements with measurable employment outcomes. • Funding: Fixed‑price award of $990,000 for the described services.