Executive Secretary for the SD Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The South Dakota Department of Social Services has issued Request for Proposal (RFP #13681) seeking an Executive Secretary for the South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The primary objective is to procure comprehensive administrative services for the Board, encompassing licensure management including credentialing, continuing education tracking, disciplinary actions, and licensure revocation processes. The selected contractor will serve as a consulting resource and manage all administrative functions related to psychologist licensing in the state. Key proposal deadlines include a Letter of Intent due March 3, 2025, questions due March 10, 2025, with responses provided by March 17, 2025, and proposals due March 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT. The contract term is one year, ending May 31, 2026, with potential renewal options for up to three additional one-year terms based on performance and funding availability. Evaluation criteria will likely include the vendor's capability to manage complex administrative processes, understanding of regulatory requirements, and cost-effectiveness of proposed services.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, professional liability, business automobile liability, and worker's compensation insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. Monthly invoicing is required, with cost proposals needing to detail monthly service costs, monthly rent costs, total annual service and rent expenses, and miscellaneous annual expenses. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at state rates, with out-of-state travel requiring preapproval. Although a specific budget range was not provided, the contract will be structured to reimburse actual services rendered, with total contract amount determined by combined monthly services, rent, and miscellaneous expenses. Interested vendors must communicate via email to Kirsten.Blachford@state.sd.us with inquiries, and all communications and responses will be posted on the state's e-procurement system and DSS website.