Worksite Wellness & Chronic Disease Prevention

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH), specifically the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, is seeking qualified contractors through a Request for Proposal (RFP) to support statewide worksite wellness and chronic disease prevention initiatives. The primary objective is to reduce the incidence of overweight, obesity, chronic diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias through evidence-based interventions. The selected contractor will provide leadership, technical assistance, education, and resources to worksites implementing comprehensive wellness programs focusing on chronic disease prevention, physical activity, nutrition, mental well-being, and brain health. Key deliverables include coordinating with state health program directors, developing electronic newsletters, planning educational webinars, recruiting worksites to adopt evidence-based strategies, and submitting monthly progress reports. The RFP was published on January 7, 2026, with offeror inquiries due by January 16, 2026, and responses to be provided by January 23, 2026. Proposals are due by February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, with an anticipated award decision on March 9, 2026.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The initial contract term will run from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with options for up to four additional one-year renewal periods extending through May 31, 2031. While no predetermined contract amount is specified, vendors must submit a detailed cost proposal including budget allocations for personnel, supplies, travel, and other costs, with indirect costs limited to a maximum federally approved rate of 6.3%. Vendors are required to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, business automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance as required by South Dakota law. All proposals must be submitted electronically and include a completed RFP form, executive summary, detailed response addressing requirements, cost proposal, personnel qualifications, and documentation of at least three previous similar contracts with client references.