ADDENDUM #1 RFP 2026-002 Veteran-Directed Care Assessment and Options Counseling Services

The Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-002 for Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) assessment and options counseling services in South Carolina. The objective is to provide eligible Veterans with participant-centered services, including intake, enrollment support, and assessments, to help them remain safely in their homes by controlling their own service budgets and caregiver selection. The selected contractor must be capable of conducting home visits within the Santee-Lynches service area and must adhere to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, HIPAA regulations, and Bay Aging policies. Key deliverables include the submission of accurate enrollment documentation and the maintenance of records for a minimum of ten years. The procurement timeline includes a proposal deadline of October 19, 2026, with an anticipated contract execution on November 9, 2026, and a service start date of November 16, 2027. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, and the agency reserves the right to conduct interviews or request best-and-final offers. Compensation may be structured on a per-assessment, per-enrollment, per-Veteran monthly, or hourly basis as negotiated. Applicants must certify they have no current exclusions or debarments from federal health care programs and must provide comprehensive details regarding key personnel, insurance certificates, and a detailed pricing schedule. Proposals must be submitted in physical format, consisting of one original and three copies, to the agency office in Sumter, South Carolina.