Notice Of Emergency Procurement

The South Carolina Department of Social Services issued an emergency procurement notice on August 20, 2026 to address a critical shortage of foster‑care placement providers for youth with high emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. Under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1570, the department entered a fixed‑price contract worth $911,040 with Dominion Family Services, Inc. to expand the pool of qualified placement settings and reduce placement instability. The agency’s procurement manager, Tameka McClary, is the primary point of contact for contract justification and any protest filings. This contract is a sole‑source, emergency award intended to quickly deliver services that the department cannot otherwise obtain through normal competitive processes. • Emergency award to address urgent foster‑care placement gaps. • Fixed‑price contract amount: $911,040. • Vendor: Dominion Family Services, Inc., a provider of youth placement services.