Description
This solicitation seeks to establish a Qualified Provider List (QPL) for firms that can deliver comprehensive grant‑evaluation services to the South Carolina Technical College System and its 16 member colleges. The work is divided into a pro‑bono pre‑award phase (development of evaluation plans) and a paid post‑award phase (execution of evaluations, data collection, analysis, and reporting). The State will pay for post‑award services at a loaded hourly rate not to exceed $150 per hour; no total contract ceiling is specified. The contract term is one year beginning May 17 2023, with up to four one‑year renewal options (maximum five‑year duration). Bids were due May 1 2023, and the award posting was expected June 9 2023. The procurement is conducted under full and open competition.
• Scope: Pre‑award grant‑evaluation plan (unpaid) and post‑award grant‑evaluation execution (hourly, ≤ $150/hr).
• Schedule: Offer submission May 1 2023; award posting expected early June 2023; contract runs May 2023‑May 2028 with optional renewals.
• Requirements: State vendor registration, 5‑year experience, resumes of key staff, past five‑year grant‑evaluation list, insurance, and compliance with state tax and data‑security rules.