Chronic Disease Self-Management Programming

The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure chronic disease self-management (CDSM) programming and support services statewide, with particular emphasis on expanding programming in rural and Western South Dakota. The procuring agency seeks an organization or organizations that either hold a license for a certified, evidence-based CDSM program or commit to purchasing such a license. Key deliverables include training additional lay leaders to deliver CDSM programming, planning and conducting community workshops in rural South Dakota communities (offered in-person or virtual formats), and developing and implementing marketing strategies to increase local participation. Qualified offerors must demonstrate specialized expertise in chronic disease management, maintain or obtain licensure for an evidence-based CDSM program, and provide at least three references from previous or current similar contracts with detailed descriptions of work performed. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical proposal quality over cost considerations, with assessment factors including specialized expertise, available resources, past performance record, availability and familiarity with the project locale, project management techniques, and capacity to handle project constraints. Critical deadlines include a letter of intent due by March 3, 2026, an RFP submission deadline of March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST, an anticipated award decision date of May 1, 2026, and a contract period beginning May 1, 2026 through October 30, 2027, with optional renewal for three additional one-year increments. Inquiries regarding RFP clarification must be submitted via email to Laura Streich at Laura.Streich@state.sd.us with subject line "RFP #26-09RHT-002," with all inquiries and state responses posted on the state's e-procurement system.

The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The cost proposal must be submitted separately from the technical proposal and include detailed budget allocations for personnel costs (salary and fringe benefits with percentage of time allocation), supplies, travel, other direct costs, and indirect costs capped at either 6.3% of the total contract amount or the offeror's federally approved indirect cost rate. State travel reimbursement is based on South Dakota Board of Finance per diem rates and requires advance approval. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of services and receipt of itemized monthly invoices. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract structure permits multi-year funding through the renewal option period, suggesting a substantial commitment to sustaining chronic disease self-management programming expansion across South Dakota's rural communities.