SafeCare from Georgia State University

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services intends to award a sole-source contract to Georgia State University for the implementation of the SafeCare program, an evidence-based in-home parent training initiative designed for families with children aged 0 to 5 who are at risk of entering child protective services due to abuse or neglect. This non-competitive procurement is justified under the Utah Procurement Code on the basis that only one source—Georgia State University—is capable of delivering the proprietary SafeCare curriculum, training, and coaching services required, with no equally qualified alternatives available. The contract, identified by solicitation number KR26-33 and classified under NAICS code 611310, has a total value of $350,000 to be spread over a five-year period, with no renewal options and costs capped at $70,000 annually. All services must be performed within Utah, and deliveries are F.O.B. destination, with the contractor responsible for all shipping and handling charges. Ownership of all work product, including materials, software, and documentation created under the contract, is transferred to DHHS as a work made for hire, and the contractor is prohibited from using or disclosing any gathered information without prior written consent. The contractor must comply with extensive federal and state regulations, including the Uniform Guidance, GAAP, Davis-Bacon Act, ADA, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, and 2 C.F.R. Part 200, as well as Utah’s conflict of interest and ethics laws. Financial records must be retained for at least six years after final payment or until the completion of all audits, and the contractor must grant state, federal, and DHHS auditors unrestricted access to these records at no additional cost. Invoicing requires submission within 20 days after month-end service delivery or goods receipt, and final billing must occur within 14 days of contract expiration. The contractor must maintain commercial auto liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and workers’ compensation coverage for all employees, with failure to do so constituting material breach and grounds for immediate termination. Employment eligibility must be verified through E-Verify, and the contractor must certify it is not participating in any economic boycott of Israel as defined by Utah law, extending this certification to all subsidiaries and affiliates. Additionally, vendors contesting the sole-source determination must submit a formal response with documentary proof of competitive capability, including comparable or superior offerings and a cost comparison of transitional expenses. Any claim of business confidentiality must include