Award

Coastal Carolina University CCU-9300643

Title IX Investigator Services - DH

Recipient

Beyond Consulting Group, LLC dba INCompliance; Grand River Solutions, Inc.

Award Amount

$50,000.00

Ceiling

$50,000.00

Awarded

August 28, 2024

Identifier

CCU-9300643

The award involves Coastal Carolina University, located in Conway, South Carolina, contracting with two vendors, Beyond Consulting Group, LLC and Grand River Solutions, Inc., to provide Title IX Investigator Services on an as-needed basis. The services are billed per hour, inclusive of all expenses, with hourly rates of $255.00 and $250.00 respectively. The initial contract period is from September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, with a maximum extension through June 30, 2029. The total annual expenditure for both contracts shall not exceed $50,000, and the maximum for the entire period is $250,000. The contracts require vendors to furnish a Certificate of Insurance prior to starting work and specify that no work or costs should be incurred before the contract's effective date and receipt of a purchase order. The procurement process was managed via the SciQuest portal, with the award finalized in August 2024. The award emphasizes compliance with South Carolina laws and includes provisions for protests and contractual obligations.

Description

Coastal Carolina University seeks experienced and qualified independent investigators, on an as-needed basis, for the purpose of investigating TITLE IX complaints filed against the University, per the specifications provided in the Invitation For Bid.

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