Food Delivery Coordinator
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 23RFP23-0904004-020
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Health's Office of Child and Family Services is seeking a contractor to serve as a Food Delivery Coordinator for the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) through Request for Proposal #23-0904004-020. The primary objectives include vendor management, implementing and expanding the Online Shopping Project, developing self-checkout options, expanding the Vendor Liaison Program, leading the Acceptable Foods Committee, and assisting with vendor monitoring and compliance. The contract will run from August 1, 2023, to May 31, 2027, with potential two-year extensions. Critical dates include a Letter of Intent deadline of April 28, 2023, inquiry deadline of May 5, 2023, and proposal submission due date of June 2, 2023. Offerors must submit proposals to Wendy Speaect at SDWIC@state.sd.us, with all inquiries to be made via email with the subject line "RFP #23-0904004-020". The evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to implement program improvements, manage vendor relationships, and enhance WIC program efficiency.
The contract appears open to various organizations capable of providing the specified services, with no explicit set-aside designations mentioned. The contractor will be responsible for providing necessary equipment, including a cell phone, and will be reimbursed for travel expenses at state rates, with an estimated 4 day trips and 3 overnight trips per month. The position allows for potential remote work up to 3 days per week after January 1, 2024. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cost proposal should include comprehensive line items such as salary, wages, benefits, travel, supplies, and indirect costs. The contractor will need to use a non-state vehicle and will receive reimbursement for travel and per diem expenses at standard state rates. Training will be comprehensive, including one-on-one instruction, hands-on application training, access to policies and procedures, and participation in relevant meetings. The contract is specifically focused on Harding County, South Dakota, with the broader goal of improving WIC program operations and vendor interactions.
Opportunity text
This position will provide assistance to the Special Supplemental Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) specifically in the area of vendor management. In the past couple of years, the WIC Program has changed significantly in an effort to make the program better for both the participants and the vendors that sell WIC approved foods to participants.
This position will work with the Vendor Manager and Program Integrity Specialist to assist with the implementation and expansion of the Online Shopping Project, implementation of self-checkout options, expand the Vendor Liaison Program, lead the Acceptable Foods Committee, and assist with vendor monitoring and compliance.
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Wendy Speaect at SDWIC@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP #23-0904004-020".
The WIC Program will respond to offeror's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State's response will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP Document.pdf | ||
| Response to Offeror's Questions Document.docx | DOCX document |
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