EP-26001: FA Solutions LLC

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Piedmont Technical College NOTICE OF EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT Sole Source # Date Issued Closing Date Procurement Officer Phone E-Mail Address EP-26001 12/03/2025 12/09/2025 Brian K. McKenna (864) 941-8314 procurement@ptc.edu Solicitation #: EP-26001 Posting Date: December 3, 2025 Based on the following determination, it is the intent of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to proceed with the proposed procurement action described below pursuant to the authority of §11-35-1570 of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2110. PTC intends to negotiate and procure an Emergency Procurement from: FA Solutions LLC 600 1st Ave North, #302 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Description of services: Interim Director of Financial Aid Services (8 weeks, with option to extend): Leadership & Supervision: Direct oversight of Direct oversight of the financial aid office, staff supervision, workflows, and service standards. Compliance: Ensure adherence to Title IV, state, and institutional requirements; support for FISAP, IPEDS, monthly reconciliation, Return to Title IV processes, and policy/practice monitoring. Operations in Banner: Verification/ISIR corrections, awarding (Pell/SEOG/loans), origination/disbursement, error resolution, reconciliation, and student communications. Accreditation & Reporting Support: Documentation support aligned to SACSCOC reaffirmation and PPA reapplication needs; operational continuity to prevent delays and non-compliance. Student Experience: Timely response to complex cases; continuity of service across eight campuses. Delivery Model: Hybrid—remote start, with targeted on-site presence beginning January 2026 as needed. The basis for this Emergency determination is: PTC’s Director of Financial Aid will depart on January 2, 2026, leaving the institution without leadership over a mission-critical compliance and student-service function. This vacancy coincides with: SACSCOC reaffirmation activities and Title IV Program Participation reapplication requiring Financial Aid leadership, coordination, and documentation. Financial aid packaging and awarding for the upcoming academic year, which must be completed on a defined timeline to ensure students receive federal, state, and institutional aid.