TSL Grant Technical Assistant Provider
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP20465
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Education's Division of Accreditation and Certification is soliciting proposals from a nationally recognized vendor that leads in Grow Your Own and strategic staffing models to serve as statewide technical assistance and grant implementation provider under RFP 26RFP20465, with written inquiries due November 6, 2026 and proposals due November 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. No set-asides are identified in this procurement.
The Consultant will deliver expansion and implementation support for the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway (SD TAP), including apprenticeship coaching and mentor/journeyworker alignment; data systems development, continuous improvement cycles, and sustainability planning; and program governance with federal reporting and compliance support. The State requires a detailed budget with itemized costs per deliverable and the in-kind match specified by the federal grant. Work must comply with federal and state laws, including 2 CFR Part 200.
Services run for three project years, January 1, 2027 through September 30, 2029, with one additional one-year renewal option. Required submissions include current audited financial statements; proof of insurance, including $1.0 million commercial general liability, business automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability; a South Dakota Substitute W-9 with handwritten signature; and Exhibit C, certifying the bidder is not a Prohibited Entity under Executive Order 2023-02.
Proposals are scored on 100 points: experience and qualifications (25), cost and reliability (20), project management techniques (15), available resources (15), past performance (10), ability to handle special constraints (10), and project locale availability and familiarity (5).
Oral presentations may be required in December 2026, with anticipated award and negotiation from December 2026 through January 2027. Direct inquiries and submit proposals electronically to Rochelle Kenzy at Rochelle.Kenzy@state.sd.us, using the subject line "RFP # 26RFP20465."
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Department of Education's Division of Accreditation and Certification ("State") seeks a qualified nationally recognized vendor who is a leader in Grow Your Own and strategic staffing models to provide professional services on behalf of the State of South Dakota ("Consultant") for the purpose of providing primary statewide technical assistance and grant implementation management as further specified in Section 2.
The Consultant will review all requirements of the RFP and provide a proposal by the deadline listed below. The Consultant will also provide supporting documentation on qualifications and experience to the State.
Consultants may make 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 sent to Rochelle Kenzy at Rochelle.Kenzy@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP # 26RFP20465".
The State will respond to Consultant's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. All Consultants will be informed of any inquiries and the State's response. Consultants 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. Consultants will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP. Consultant's Contacts: Consultant and their agents must direct all questions and comments regarding this RFP to the buyer of record as indicated above. Consultants and their agents may not contact any State of South Dakota employee other than the buyer of record regarding any of these matters during the solicitation and evaluation process. Inappropriate contacts are grounds for suspension or exclusion from specific procurements. Consultants and their agents who have questions regarding this matter should contact the buyer of record.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP_26RFP20465_Exhibit B -W-9_SD.pdf | ||
| RFP Document.pdf | ||
| 26RFP20465_Exhibit C_Certification re Prohibited Entity.docx | DOCX document |
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