Rural Health Data Atlas-Informatics Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP-27-09RHT-025
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Health is requesting proposals for data science and public health informatics staffing to support the Rural Health Data Atlas initiative under RFP #27-09RHT-025, with proposals due September 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST and a Letter of Intent deadline of September 8, 2026.
The scope covers Data Scientist and Informatician positions working in partnership with program and technical staff to maintain data systems, develop and maintain automated processes, prepare performance measures and federal grant reporting, provide technical assistance, and communicate across all technical knowledge levels. Offerors may submit up to three candidates for each position type, with up to one candidate from each position selected. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in similar staff augmentation engagements, ability to complete background checks, and availability to the project locale. Personnel must hold two to three client references from comparable work.
The initial contract period runs October 20, 2026 through October 19, 2027, with renewal options for up to four additional one-year extensions contingent on funding and agency needs. Offerors must submit hourly rate cards for each position type and detailed budget allocation charts covering personnel (salary and fringe benefits), supplies, travel, and indirect costs (capped at 15% unless federally negotiated). The State reimburses travel based on South Dakota Board of Finance per diem rates, with advance approval required. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and professional liability insurance of at least $1 million are mandatory.
Evaluation prioritizes the technical proposal over pricing for best-value determination. Written inquiries are limited to 30 per offeror and must be submitted by September 8, 2026, with responses provided by September 14. The anticipated award decision and contract negotiation date is October 20, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically to doh.datamodernization@state.sd.us with the subject line "Proposal for RFP#27-09RHT-025."
Opportunity text
focused on the following specialty areas: data science and public health informatics. Team members will work in partnership with program and technical staff to maintain data systems, develop and maintain automated processes, prepare performance measures and other reporting for federal grants, provide technical assistance, and communicate with staff members at all levels of technical knowledge.
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 doh.datamodernization@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP # 27-09RHT-025".
The State will respond to Offeror 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Offeror Questions document.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFP Document.pdf |
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