Chronic Disease Program Evaluation Services

The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is seeking a contractor to provide Chronic Disease Program Evaluation Services through RFP #23-0904006-018. The procurement will cover comprehensive evaluation services for chronic disease programs, including Tobacco Control, Nutrition/Physical Activity, Diabetes Control, and Heart Disease/Stroke prevention initiatives. The successful contractor will be required to develop and conduct evaluation plans, synthesize program intervention results, provide technical assistance, and generate annual evaluation reports detailing program successes, failures, and barriers. Key deliverables include up to three site visits per year, technical reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and comprehensive documentation of program outcomes. The contract period is anticipated to run from June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, with potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. Proposal submissions are due by March 17, 2023, with a letter of intent required by February 24, 2023. Evaluation criteria will focus on the offeror's expertise, capabilities, resources, past performance, and proposed methodological approach. Interested parties must submit four hard copies of their proposal plus an electronic version, with proposals to be evaluated based on technical merit and cost considerations.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting the opportunity is open to a wide range of qualified contractors. The procurement indicates a previous budget of approximately $210,000 and requires the contractor to dedicate at least one full-time equivalent (FTE) staff member to the project, though a team-based approach may be acceptable. Pricing proposals can be structured using hourly rates for each position, provided the total staffing time equals at least one FTE. The contractor may be required to attend up to three CDC national meetings and conduct site visits at various locations throughout South Dakota. The RFP requests detailed information about offerors' previous or current similar contracts, including any contracts that have been terminated, expired, or not renewed in the past three years. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the solicitation suggests a competitive selection process aimed at identifying a contractor with demonstrated expertise in chronic disease program evaluation and public health intervention assessment.