Sole Source Contract for Provider Cost of Care Quality Calculator Development

This sole‑source contract enables the South Carolina Department of Social Services to acquire specialized consulting and software development services for the Provider Cost of Care Quality Calculator (PCQC), a tool that assists states in estimating child‑care costs and informing CCDF rate settings. The vendor, Prenatal to 5 Fiscal Strategies, will deliver the cost‑estimation model, rate‑setting methodology, and ongoing support for the online calculator. The effort supports the state’s early care and education initiatives and aligns with federal OCC guidance. • Scope includes development, testing, and deployment of the PCQC web‑based tool. • Vendor provides methodological expertise and maintenance for child‑care cost modeling. • Contract amount is $150,000, funded under South Carolina’s Division of Early Care and Education budget.