DHS Older American Act Dietician Consultant

The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) is seeking a Dietician Consultant through a Request for Proposal (RFP #23RFP8383) to support the Adult Nutrition Program, specifically targeting Harding County. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing nutrition education materials, updating the State Nutrition website, and providing technical assistance to the Program Specialist. Key deliverables include creating informational resources and offering professional nutritional guidance to support older Americans. The procurement follows a structured timeline with critical dates including February 13, 2023, for questions submission, February 15, 2023, for question responses, and March 1, 2023, at 5pm CST as the proposal submission deadline. Proposals will be evaluated based on the offeror's specialized expertise, capabilities, past performance, resources, project management techniques, and ability to meet comprehensive project requirements. Potential additional steps include oral presentations on March 8, 2023, possible proposal revisions on March 10, 2023, and an anticipated award decision and contract negotiation by March 15, 2023.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is structured for a potential five-year term with a total contract amount not exceeding $198,170. The state will reimburse approved travel expenses at established state rates. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement suggests a professional services contract requiring a licensed dietician with demonstrated expertise in nutrition programming for older adults. The consultant will work closely with the LTSS office to enhance nutritional support and education services. Interested offerors must submit an original proposal and four identical electronic copies, addressing all requirements specified in the Scope of Work section. The contract appears designed to be flexible, allowing for potential renewal and adaptation to evolving nutritional support needs for older Americans in South Dakota, with a specific focus on serving Harding County.