Executive Director for SD Social Work Examiners Board

The South Dakota Department of Social Services is soliciting proposals through an RFP (RFP19495) to procure an Executive Director to provide comprehensive administrative services for the Board of Social Work Examiners. The successful entity will oversee all licensure operations including credentialing, continuing education, disciplinary actions, license revocation, and consultant services to the Board. Required qualifications include professional licensing expertise in human services, demonstrated knowledge of social work licensure and relevant South Dakota statutory provisions, and experience in behavioral health or health licensing administration. Key deliverables and objectives include establishing and maintaining online application systems and electronic record management capabilities, implementing a continuity of operations plan, providing toll-free customer service with telecommunications relay services, and enhancing Board website transparency. The cost proposal must itemize monthly service costs, monthly rent costs, total annual combined costs, and annual miscellaneous expenses as separate line items, with travel expenses reimbursed at State rates following pre-approval for out-of-state travel. Critical deadlines include a Letter of Intent due February 26, 2026; offeror questions deadline of March 5, 2026 with responses by March 12, 2026; SFTP folder request deadline of March 25, 2026; and proposal submission deadline of March 26, 2026. An oral presentation may be required at the State's discretion, with an anticipated award decision on April 16, 2026.

The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the available materials. The initial contract term extends one year ending May 31, 2027, with options for renewal for up to three additional one-year contracts contingent upon performance and fund availability, with contracts negotiated annually. The State will issue payment upon satisfactory completion of services according to itemized invoices submitted with signed state vouchers. Proposals must be submitted as PDFs via Secured File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), and all offerors are required to provide references from at least three previous or current similar service contracts. No state equipment, supplies, or facilities will be provided to the contractor. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the available RFP materials.