Mentoring Program Services Sole Source Contract

Berkeley County School District intends to award a $210,000 sole‑source contract to Communities in Schools for the delivery of a multi‑tiered, evidence‑based mentoring program aimed at students living in poverty who are at high risk of chronic absenteeism, dropout, and failure to graduate. The program will be integrated into the school environment to provide ongoing academic, social, and emotional support, leveraging community partnerships to fund a large portion of the costs. The district has partnered with CIS for 15 years, and this renewal continues that long‑standing relationship. • Service: Mentoring program services (student support, community engagement, academic coaching) for FY 26/27. • Vendor: Communities in Schools – a non‑profit specializing in school‑based mentorship and student‑success initiatives. • Contract value: $210,000, fixed‑price, funded partly by community partners. • Procurement: Sole source under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560; no competitive bidding required. • Key contacts: Lisa Ackerman (procurement manager, [email protected], (843) 899‑8763).