South Dakota Central Region Prevention Coalition Development

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking qualified providers to deliver prevention services in fifteen central region counties, with a specific focus on expanding access to evidence-based substance use prevention and mental health promotion services. The Request for Proposal (RFP 18066) targets counties including Corson, Dewey, Ziebach, Sully, Haakon, Stanley, Hughes, Jones, Jackson, Lyman, Mellette, Bennett, Todd, Tripp, and Gregory, with Codington County listed among the potential service areas. Providers must be accredited by the DSS Office of Licensing and Accreditation and demonstrate expertise in prevention concepts, program strategies, research trends, and community mobilization. The selected vendor will be required to utilize evidence-based programs targeting mental health promotion, alcohol, marijuana, and other substance use prevention, with specific emphasis on collecting data, measuring program outcomes, and maintaining program fidelity in collaboration with the Division of Behavioral Health. Proposals are due by December 2nd, 2025, at 5 PM CST, with an anticipated contract start date of January 15th, 2026, and an initial contract period ending May 31st, 2026. Interested parties may submit inquiries via email to Kirsten.Blachford@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP 18066" before the specified deadline.

The procurement allows for a diverse range of prevention service providers, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The total available funding for the first year is $135,885.00, with mandatory budget allocations requiring at least 60% ($81,531) dedicated to substance use prevention and up to 40% ($54,354) for mental health promotion. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for subsequent years based on the provider's performance, with budget constraints including a 5% maximum for administrative costs and a 10% maximum for evaluation costs. Reimbursement will be made based on documented expenses, with specific guidelines for travel, resource development, and indirect costs. The funding structure incorporates six Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) strategies: Information Dissemination, Education, Community Based, Environmental, Problem Identification and Referral, and Alternatives. Service unit rates range from $12.00 to $15.00 per 15-minute increment, and providers must complete a comprehensive budget narrative detailing planned activities, anticipated service numbers, and expenditure calculations.