Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The College of Charleston in South Carolina has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 2026-SDM-000000334-RFP-5) for a five-year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) aimed at providing comprehensive counseling, referral, and wellness support services to its employees. The solicitation was posted on November 12, 2025, with a submission deadline of December 18, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS code 624190 for Individual and Family Services and is structured as a service contract likely on a firm-fixed-price basis, though exact contract type and pricing details remain undisclosed. Vendors must register on the College's e-procurement portal to access the full Scope of Work and Terms and Conditions and are required to submit separate business and technical proposals. The College emphasizes adherence to South Carolina-specific policies, including vendor qualifications, certification of small or minority business status, subcontracting disclosures when subcontracting exceeds 10%, and compliance with state tax and Iran Divestment Act requirements. Offerors must provide at least three professional references from similar service engagements and certify certifications regarding residency, minority business status, and subcontractor use. The contract mandates maintaining an in-state operational presence and staff to qualify for resident vendor preference. Subcontractors must be disclosed comprehensively if they represent significant subcontracted portions of the work. Proposal modifications or edits to the solicitation’s terms are strictly prohibited and can lead to disqualification. While no explicit inspection or acceptance locations are designated, oversight responsibilities lie with the College of Charleston, ensuring compliance with the contractual terms. The contract does not involve physical goods, hence lacks packaging, marking, or delivery terms such as FOB. Payment, invoicing, and evaluation criteria are not specified in the available documentation. The main deliverable is the establishment and ongoing management of the Employee Assistance Program over the five-year period, with performance expected to meet defined utilization metrics and contractual obligations as detailed in the full solicitation documents accessible via the procurement platform. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Susan Dick-McKeon, reachable via email and phone.