Notice Of Emergency Procurement

This contract represents an emergency procurement by the South Carolina Department of Social Services to secure specialized services that stabilize youth, facilitate treatment, and support the transition to adoptive families. The awardee, Adoption Connection, PA, will deliver family‑preparation and post‑placement services aimed at achieving permanency for children in the adoption process. The contract amount is $140,993.57 and the procurement was initiated under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1570. • Purpose: Provide youth stabilization, treatment, and adoption transition services. • Vendor: Adoption Connection, PA (single‑award, emergency). • Value: $140,993.57 with agency contact Tameka McClary (email & phone provided). • Procurement Type: Emergency sole‑source under state code, with protest procedures outlined.