SD Board of Dentistry Executive Management

The South Dakota Board of Dentistry is seeking a qualified contractor to manage its comprehensive day-to-day operations through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Health's Division of Licensure and Accreditation. The selected contractor will be responsible for executive and board management services, which include overseeing statutory and rulemaking authority, board leadership, licensure and registration oversight, continuing education administration, fiscal management, complaint and disciplinary processes, technology systems administration, office administration, records management, and interagency meeting representation. Offerors must submit a Letter of Intent by February 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by February 17, 2026, and full proposals electronically submitted by March 9, 2026. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated experience through documentation of at least three previous similar service contracts with client references, and a detailed cost proposal inclusive of personnel costs, administrative expenses, travel, and indirect costs. The anticipated contract award will occur in April 2026, with a contract term from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, and potential one-year renewal extensions.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must maintain standard business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, and carry specific insurance requirements including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability, professional liability, and business automobile liability insurance, plus workers' compensation as mandated by South Dakota law. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will negotiate with the highest-ranked offeror, potentially moving to the next highest-ranked contractor if initial negotiations fail. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial annual contract value. The contractor will be an independent entity, not a state employee, and all work products will become state property, with the contract subject to termination by either party with thirty days' written notice or immediately by the state for breach, and contingent upon continued legislative fund appropriation.