SD DOH Quality Improvement Program

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) is seeking a contractor to develop and implement a comprehensive quality improvement (QI) program to meet Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) requirements, specifically focusing on Standards 9.1 and 9.2. The selected vendor will establish a performance management system, implement quality improvement projects, and identify and use research and practice-based information for program development. Key deliverables include creating a department-wide QI program that unites existing projects, developing a quality improvement plan, assessing customer satisfaction, supporting Tribal health departments, and conducting program evaluations. The RFP requires a minimum of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) for personnel, with associated costs covering salary, fringe benefits, travel, training, supplies, and administrative expenses. Proposal evaluation will be based on specialized expertise, technical competence, available resources, past performance, project management techniques, and ability to handle project constraints. Critical dates include a Letter of Intent due November 7, 2025, offeror questions due November 14, 2025, and final proposals due by noon CT on December 8, 2025, with an anticipated award decision on January 16, 2026.

The contract will be for a one-year term from January 16, 2026, through January 16, 2027, with the State holding the option to renew annually for up to five additional one-year extensions. The total contract amount will not exceed $174,500, and contractors may submit multiple cost proposals with all service-related costs included. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are mentioned in the provided documentation. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may negotiate with successive offerors based on ranking until an acceptable agreement is reached. All materials submitted will become the property of the State of South Dakota. Offerors can submit inquiries via email to Rachel Sehr at Rachel.Sehr@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP #26-0903001-010 Questions_Vendor Name," and all inquiries and responses will be posted on the state's e-procurement system.