Acquisition of Information Technology (IT) Staff Augmentation Services
The South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #25RFP12070) for IT Staff Augmentation Services to establish a list of qualified vendors who can provide comprehensive technology staffing solutions. The procurement seeks vendors capable of delivering services across multiple technical domains, including mainframe systems, system administration, applications programming/development, consulting services, and cloud platform expertise in ServiceNow, Azure, and AWS. Proposals are due by February 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST, with a contract period beginning upon final signature and ending on June 30, 2027, and potential for up to four two-year renewals. The state will evaluate proposals based on several key criteria: company specialization (30%), resources (25%), past performance (25%), availability (5%), familiarity with project locale (5%), project management techniques (5%), and ability to handle constraints (5%). Key deliverables include on-demand IT staffing resources through individual Statements of Work (SOWs), with mandatory background checks required for personnel accessing state systems and data. Written questions were due by February 7, 2025, with responses published on the State of South Dakota's Bureau of Administration Central Bid Exchange website.
The RFP does not mandate specific set-aside designations or diversity requirements, though government experience is preferred. Currently, 19 incumbent vendors are providing similar services, with total spending of $32,301,036.89 since 2020 and 101 resources engaged across various technical roles. The most frequently requested positions include mainframe development resources in Natural/ADABS and COBOL/VSAM, as well as .NET developers. The total contract value across all Statements of Work cannot exceed $25 million, with vendors required to provide hourly rates for different skill sets and adhere to South Dakota per diem rates for travel and expenditures. Resources may work remotely or onsite based on specific engagement requirements, and the State will provide Cloud PCs for accessing state systems. Background checks, which typically take 4-6 weeks, are mandatory for staff accessing state resources, systems, or data. Vendors must also comply with the State's comprehensive Information Technology Security Policy, which includes strict protocols for data protection, access controls, and incident reporting.
South Dakota
2/28/25, 6:00 PM 2/11/25, 9:02 AM Medicaid Dental Adjudication and Admin Services
The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services, is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP12174) for Medicaid Dental Adjudication and Administrative Services. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive dental and orthodontic claims processing and administrative services for the state's Medicaid dental benefits program. The contractor will be responsible for adjudicating approximately 127,000 annual claims, including 8,000 Indian Health Service (IHS), 12,000 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), and 107,000 private practice claims. Key program objectives include increasing enrolled children's comprehensive oral evaluations to 49%, dental visits by age 2 to 28%, and enrolled adult comprehensive evaluations to 25%. The vendor must achieve network adequacy goals of 85% Medicaid provider enrollment and ensure 35% of enrolled dentists see 100+ Medicaid recipients within 24 months of contract initiation. Proposals are due by March 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST, with a contract term from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029, including options for two one-year renewals. Critical deadlines include a Letter of Intent due January 2, 2025, and offeror questions due January 16, 2025.
The RFP documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will reimburse the vendor 100% of actual claims payment amounts for correctly adjudicated claims, with administrative services compensated through a fixed monthly fee. The administrative services budget must include a minimum of $150,000 annually for network development, care coordination, outreach, education, and access initiatives. Vendors must comply with extensive security requirements outlined in the Bureau of Information & Telecommunications (BIT) Information Technology Security Policy, including detailed security questionnaires, vulnerability scanning authorizations, and strict data protection protocols. The vendor will be expected to provide comprehensive system capabilities, including robust identity and access management, application development security, and incident response procedures. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract's scope suggests a significant annual investment in dental claims administration and network management services.
South Dakota
3/13/25, 6:00 PM 1/30/25, 9:22 AM Cybersecurity Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment of the South Dakota Health Care Coalition (SD HCC) partners across healthcare, long-term care, and public health sectors. The assessment will target approximately 180 healthcare facilities statewide, evaluating current cybersecurity practices, identifying vulnerabilities, assessing disaster risks, and examining mitigation and recovery capabilities for potential cyberattacks. Key deliverables include a detailed assessment of existing cybersecurity capabilities, identification of operational gaps, and actionable recommendations to enhance preparedness and resilience. The ideal contractor must demonstrate expertise in healthcare cybersecurity, including knowledge of medical operating systems, equipment, healthcare coalitions, public health, emergency management, and facility operations. Proposal submissions are due by February 17, 2025, with a contract period running from March 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The RFP indicates that questions must be submitted by January 23, 2025, with state responses provided by February 3, 2025, and an anticipated award decision and contract negotiation date of February 27, 2025.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to maintain various insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, professional liability, business automobile liability, and worker's compensation insurance, with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The state notes a companion RFP (#25-0901005-013 for Extended Downtime Health Care Delivery Impact Assessment) with overlapping elements, encouraging respondents to submit proposals for both if appropriate. While no specific budget cap is detailed, the RFP requires comprehensive cost proposals that will be evaluated independently from technical proposals. The assessment will not involve penetration or vulnerability testing but will focus on evaluating general cybersecurity capabilities across facilities that independently manage their IT and cybersecurity frameworks. Each facility must comply with HIPAA and Joint Commission standards, with additional considerations for NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) compliance. The state plans to select a single vendor and will not consider offshore hybrid staffing models.
South Dakota
2/17/25, 6:00 PM 2/3/25, 10:01 AM Temporary Professional Staff Services 2
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has issued RFP13379 for Temporary Professional Staff Services 2, seeking professional services to support activities across multiple state programs including Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, LIEAP, Child Care Services, Child Protection Services, and Behavioral Health Services. The RFP covers seven primary service areas: Information Systems, Provider Reimbursement and Financial Analysis, Policy and Program Implementation, Project Management Support, Subject Matter Expertise Consulting, Administrative Support, and Communication Services. Vendors must demonstrate proven experience in their proposed service areas, with specific capabilities including information system development, rate setting methodologies, policy implementation, project management, and administrative support. Proposals are due by March 13, 2025, at 5 PM, with a Letter of Intent requested by February 13, 2025. The contract period will run from May 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with work orders issued on an as-needed basis. Vendors must submit hourly rates for professional resource categories, with travel expenses to be reimbursed separately at state rates. Inquiries about the RFP must be emailed to Kirsten.Blachford@state.sd.us with the subject line RFP13379 Inquiries, and all questions and responses will be posted on the state's e-procurement system and DSS website.
The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, allowing broad participation from professional services firms. Current vendors under the existing RFP8461 are prohibited from submitting proposals to change rates. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance. The solicitation includes mandatory IT contract terms from the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT), which require stringent data security protocols, including AES256 encryption, multifactor authentication, annual risk assessments, and specific security incident notification procedures. Vendors must also comply with restrictions on using hardware/software from banned entities and ensure data storage within the continental United States. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the broad scope of services suggests potential for significant contract value across multiple professional service categories. The RFP indicates that most work will be based on hourly costs, with potential for limited fixed-bid proposals on specific projects.
South Dakota
3/13/25, 6:00 PM 2/6/25, 3:41 PM South Dakota Opioid Needs Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive statewide opioid needs assessment and gap analysis, specifically targeting Beadle County and other regions within the state. This Request for Proposal (RFP13180) aims to evaluate components related to opioid treatment, prevention, recovery programming, and strategies aligned with the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement. The primary deliverables include a first draft Executive Summary due December 5, 2025, a virtual presentation in December 2025, a final draft by January 30, 2026, and a final presentation to the Opioid Advisory Committee in March 2026. Proposers must submit detailed assessments covering three main categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Other Strategies, with a required regional analysis using the state's five established behavioral health regions. The evaluation must provide a thorough understanding of the state's opioid abatement and remediation needs to help the Opioid Advisory Committee and local entities prioritize approved uses. Proposals are due by March 6, 2025, at 5 PM CST, with a required Letter of Intent due by February 6, 2025. Interested parties must submit proposals as PDFs via Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and may email inquiries to Kirsten.Blachford@state.sd.us.
The DBH anticipates selecting multiple vendors based on qualifications and ability to execute their proposed evaluation approach, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises. The total available budget for all contracts is $350,000, with organizations encouraged to propose assessment of one or more topic areas rather than all areas. The budget template requires detailed financial planning across treatment, prevention, and other strategies, including specific cost breakdowns for personnel (with a mandatory Principal Evaluator position), benefits, travel, supplies, and indirect costs. Proposers can use either a 10% de minimis rate or justify an alternative indirect cost rate. The contract period will run from April 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Funds are derived from the opioid settlement agreement with pharmaceutical companies, with 70% allocated to the statewide share and 30% to participating local governments. The assessment will inform the prioritization of opioid settlement funds and build upon existing surveillance and monitoring efforts by the Department of Social Services and Department of Health. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the provided documentation.
South Dakota
3/6/25, 6:00 PM 1/31/25, 9:38 AM