How to respond to South Carolina’s risk and needs assessment systems RFI

What the agency is seeking

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is conducting market research on available risk and needs assessment systems and related tools. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for information gathering only, not a notice to buy a specific product or service.

Deadline and what it means

The notice was published October 27, 2026. The deadline is November 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Request the RFI document promptly and follow its instructions for submitting information before the deadline. The notice does not state what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFI may be relevant to technology vendors that offer risk and needs assessment systems or related tools. Because the agency is gathering market information, firms with relevant products or capabilities may be able to describe how their offerings address the area of interest.

How to get the RFI and respond

Use “View original source” to open the notice in the South Carolina Business Opportunities Online Edition. The notice can be viewed publicly without an account; use its full-details or document-download entry to locate the RFI document.

The notice also says to email James Jackson at [email protected] to request a copy. After obtaining the document, follow its response instructions and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, useful response

Explain what your system or tool does, which assessment needs it addresses, and what information the agency would need to evaluate its relevance. Keep claims specific and support them with clear examples or documentation where available.

Read the RFI carefully before drafting. Separate confirmed product capabilities from options or assumptions, answer the questions asked, and leave time to check that your response follows the document’s instructions.