Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25RFP-25-0904004-005
- State
- South Dakota
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Family Nutrition Services is seeking a vendor to manage the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. The contract requires comprehensive administrative oversight, fiscal management, and supervision of breastfeeding peer counselors who will provide education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC mothers through electronic interactions and face-to-face visits. Key deliverables include conducting annual reviews, coordinating monthly virtual meetings, planning an annual conference, and submitting detailed monthly expense and activity reports. The primary objectives are to increase breastfeeding initiation rates and duration among WIC participants by providing mother-to-mother support through various communication channels including text, phone, email, virtual consultation, and in-person interactions. The proposal submission deadline is January 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, with the contract term running from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2030. Offerors may submit inquiries to sdwic@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP #25-0904004-005", with all questions and responses to be posted on the state's e-procurement system.
The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations. Currently, the program includes nine part-time peer counselors and one part-time Breastfeeding Specialist distributed throughout South Dakota. Hourly wages are predetermined, with peer counselors earning between $20.59-$23.37 based on experience, the Breastfeeding Specialist starting at $34.00/hour, and the Program Administrator at $27.82/hour. Travel will be reimbursed at state rates, including $0.655 per mile, meals ranging from $6.00-$20.00, and hotel rates between $107-$161 depending on location and season. The total annual budget request is $326,245.74, broken down into categories including contractual services ($302,017.74), supplies ($18,028.00), training ($4,000.00), and contract oversight ($2,200.00). No benefits are included beyond FICA and unemployment insurance, though the state may consider annual raises if approved by the legislature. The vendor must submit an annual budget each March and obtain prior approval for supply purchases.
Opportunity text
Manage the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program within the South Dakota Department of Health Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Subrecipient agrees to carry out all administrative and supervisory responsibilities and provide fiscal management for this contractual agreement. Subrecipient will work with the Breastfeeding Coordinator if disciplinary action is needed. The BFPC responsibility is to provide basic breastfeeding education/support and encouragement to WIC pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers. The purpose of this program is to provide mother to mother support mainly through electronic interactions that include text, phone, emails, virtual consultation, virtual help desk and/or face-to-face visits. The goal of the program is to increase the number of WIC mothers who breastfeed and increase the duration of time in which they breastfeed. Additionally, the BFPC will assist the WIC Program in the overall promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding through breastfeeding support groups, special projects, attendance at trainings and meetings and word of mouth.
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to sdwic@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP #25-0904004-005"
The State will to respond to offeror's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State's response will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
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