Notice Of Emergency Procurement By: Department of Social Services

This emergency procurement by the South Carolina Department of Social Services awards a $822,345 contract to Family Choice Center to deliver group care services for high‑acuity youth using a small‑group home model. The effort aims to provide intensive supervision and support to youth at risk of placement instability, addressing an urgent need for more stable, therapeutic residential care. The procurement was carried out under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1570, reflecting an expedited, sole‑source process due to the emergent nature of the requirement. • Contract amount: $822,345 • Vendor: Family Choice Center – awarded via emergency (sole‑source) procurement • Scope: Group care services for high‑acuity youth in a small group‑home setting, enhancing supervision and stability • Agency: South Carolina Department of Social Services, contact Tameka McClary (email & phone provided) • Procurement type: Emergency (sole source) under SC Code §11‑35‑1570, no competitive bidding required.