South Dakota Central Region Prevention Coalition Development RFP 2026
South Dakota Department of Social Services | State of South DakotaState · Pierre, SD- Due
- May 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Kirsten Blachford
The 30-second brief
Solicits proposals from qualified providers to establish or expand a community-based prevention coalition focused on substance use prevention and mental health promotion services in specific South Dakota counties. Proposals should detail evidence-based programs, implementation plans, target populations, training needs, personnel, referral processes, quality assurance, and data/outcomes.
Proposal, Budget Proposal, Budget Justification, SFTP submission
Specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence; Availability to the project locale; Familiarity with the project locale; Resources available to perform the work; Record of past performance; Proposed project management techniques; Ability and proven history in handling special project constraints; Cost proposal.
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Summary
Solicits proposals from qualified providers to establish or expand a community-based prevention coalition focused on substance use prevention and mental health promotion services in specific South Dakota counties.
Proposals should detail evidence-based programs, implementation plans, target populations, training needs, personnel, referral processes, quality assurance, and data/outcomes.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence
- Availability to the project locale
- Familiarity with the project locale
- Resources available to perform the work
- Record of past performance
- Proposed project management techniques
- Ability and proven history in handling special project constraints
- Cost proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Proposal
- Budget Proposal
- Budget Justification
- SFTP submission
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment B (Cost Proposal Spreadsheet)
- Submit to
- SFTP
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Brule, Charles Mix, Corson, Custer, Davison, Dewey, Fall River, Gregory, Haakon, Hughes, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Mellette, Oglala Lakota, Roberts, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Tripp, and Ziebach
- Reported agency
- State of South Dakota, Department of Social Services
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from South Dakota Department of Social Services | State of South Dakota?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: SFTP. For questions, contact Kirsten Blachford.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including South Dakota Department of Social Services | State of South Dakota in SD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kirsten Blachford. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal, Budget Proposal, Budget Justification, SFTP submission. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence; Availability to the project locale; Familiarity with the project locale; Resources available to perform the work; Record of past performa..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment B (Cost Proposal Spreadsheet). Review the full document from South Dakota Department of Social Services | State of South Dakota for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Brule, Charles Mix, Corson, Custer, Davison, Dewey, Fall River, Gregory, Haakon, Hughes, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Mellette, Oglala Lakota, Roberts, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Tripp, and Ziebach. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.