Board of Optometry Executive Secretary

The South Dakota Board of Optometry is seeking a contractor to serve as its executive secretary through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on March 10, 2025, with proposals due by March 28, 2025. The primary responsibilities include overseeing optometrist licensing in South Dakota, which encompasses issuing, denying, or revoking professional licenses, conducting licensee inspections as permitted by state law, and investigating complaints in compliance with SDCL36-7. Potential offerors are required to submit inquiries via email to Kaitlin Sherer at Kaitlin.sherer@state.sd.us, using the subject line "RFP #25-0920800-020" and must adhere to specific communication protocols. The RFP allows for email-based clarification requests, with the state committed to responding through email and posting inquiries and responses on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors are explicitly cautioned against relying on any verbal or unofficial communications that might alter the RFP specifications.

While the RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the document provides a standard procurement framework for professional services in Harding County, South Dakota. The contract appears to be a professional services engagement for the executive secretary role, which likely requires demonstrated expertise in regulatory administration, licensing procedures, and professional board management. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the provided documentation, and there are no mentions of incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The procurement is structured as a competitive solicitation, suggesting that qualified professional service providers with relevant administrative and regulatory experience in healthcare licensing would be eligible to submit proposals. Interested contractors should carefully review the full RFP document (RFP Document.pdf, 167KB) to understand the complete scope of requirements and evaluation criteria for this executive secretary contract.