Caregiver Support Programming

2026-11-03

The Rural Health Transformation Program is a statewide effort focused on strengthening rural healthcare systems and improving access to quality care across South Dakota . Through strategic investments , innovative care models , and cross - agency collaboration , Rural Health Transformation is designed to build a more resilient , connected , and sustainable rural health system for communities across the state . SCOPE OF WORK 3 . 1 Provide caregiver support programming statewide or within a specific region of the state of South Dakota . This would include but not limited to ; 3 . 1 . 1 Improving caregiver knowledge and skills related to health , safety , and self - care . 3 . 1 . 2 Reduce caregiver stress and burnout through accessible support services . 3 . 1 . 3 Increase awareness and utilization of community resources for caregivers . 3 . 1 . 4 Expand the number of local caregiver support groups statewide . 3 . 1 . 5 Enhance training and promotion of respite care providers . 3 . 2 Provide a monthly report , including progress related to contract deliverables and scope of work to the SD DOH . 3 . 3 Participate in monthly programmatic meetings as directed by SD DOH . 3 . 4 Participate in national , state , and local webinars , trainings and meetings as directed by the SD DOH . 3 . 5 Provide the SD DOH with a monthly itemized expenditure claim no later than 30 calendar days from the close of the month being reported . Payment will be made upon receipt of expenditure claim and monthly detail report . Reimbursement for staff time will be in accordance with the approved budget request . 4 . 0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS 4 . 1 The offeror is cautioned that it is the offeror ' s sole responsibility to submit information related to the evaluation categories and that the State of South Dakota is under no obligation to solicit such information if it is not included with the proposal . The offeror ' s failure to submit such information may cause an adverse impact on the evaluation of the proposal . 4 . 2 Offeror ' s Contacts : Offerors and their agents ( including subcontractors , employees , consultants , or anyone else acting on their behalf ) must direct all of their questions or comments regarding the RFP , the evaluation , etc . to the buyer of record indicated on the first page of this RFP . Offerors and their agents may not contact any state employee other than the buyer of record regarding any of these matters during the solicitation and evaluation process . Inappropriate contacts are grounds for suspension and / or exclusion from specific procurements . Offerors and their agents who have questions regarding this matter should contact the buyer of record . 4 . 3 Provide the following information related to at least three previous and current service / contracts , performed by the offeror ’ s organization , which are similar to the requirements of this RFP .

South Dakota

2026-04-08