Response to Offeror Questions document.docx

The document provided is a Response to Offeror Questions document for the Dietician Consultant RFP #24RFP11160 issued by the South Dakota Department of Human Services (SD DHS), Office of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). The RFP is seeking a Dietician Consultant to work with the Adult Nutrition Program, providing menu and dietary guidance, nutrition education, and informational materials. The Dietician Consultant will work directly with contracted providers to review menus, provide feedback, and ensure that proposed menus meet dietary guidance for older South Dakotans. The position is estimated to average 42.25 hours per month, with the potential for slight variations based on referrals and requests for nutrition counseling. The Dietician Consultant will work 100% remotely and is not required to travel to sites or locations.

The RFP indicates that the Dietician Consultant will provide malnutrition counseling to older adults when requested. Inquiries regarding the RFP must be emailed to the specified contact at SD DHS, and all inquiries and the State's responses will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either written or oral, that alter any specification or term of the RFP. Offerors will be notified of any modifications to the RFP in the same manner as the initial posting.