Accounting Services for South Dakota One Call Notification Board

The South Dakota One Call Notification Board is seeking accounting services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for Pennington County, with proposals due by October 29, 2024. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive accounting services, including preparing cash receipts, reviewing vouchers, conducting financial reconciliations, assisting with budget requests, and performing related accounting functions. Qualified offerors must demonstrate extensive experience in government accounting, particularly with the South Dakota accounting system, and possess superior communication, organizational, and accuracy skills capable of meeting tight deadlines. The contract will span from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, with the successful contractor required to perform both in-state and out-of-state travel as needed. Interested parties must submit inquiries via email to Codi Gregg at Codi@sd811.com, with the subject line "RFP # 24RFP11606", and all questions and responses will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. The evaluation and award process will involve ranking offerors and conducting negotiations on the scope of services and compensation, with the contract ultimately being awarded to the highest-ranked proposal.

While the RFP documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it does provide detailed requirements for the cost proposal, which must include an hourly rate that cannot exceed a specified annual amount. The document does not reference incumbent vendors or specify existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The RFP suggests that the accounting services contract will be competitively bid, with the total contract value spanning the three-year period from 2025 to 2027. Potential offerors should carefully review the full RFP document to understand the complete scope of requirements, qualifications, and expectations for providing accounting services to the South Dakota One Call Notification Board. Interested contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise in government accounting, ability to work efficiently, and capacity to meet the precise financial management needs of the organization.