Rural Health Data Atlas-Informatics Services

The South Dakota Department of Health is soliciting proposals under RFP # 27-09RHT-025 for contractual staffing support to assist with the Rural Health Data Atlas initiative. The project focuses on data science and public health informatics, specifically targeting upstream data curation, extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes that feed into a state-owned Microsoft Azure tenant. Key responsibilities include maintaining data interfaces, implementing data governance standards such as small cell suppression and access controls, developing metadata and data dictionaries, and creating migration strategies for existing Power BI and Tableau dashboards. The agency seeks experts proficient in SQL, Python, JavaScript, and Azure services, including Databricks, Synapse, and Cosmos DB, as well as clinical coding standards like HL7, LOINC, and ICD-10. The contract is designed for a one-year term with the possibility of up to four one-year extensions. Proposals are due by September 28, 2026, and must include an hourly rate card for Data Scientist and Informatician roles, estimated at 2,080 hours each. Award decisions will be based on best value, prioritizing technical competence, resources, and past performance. Selected contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including one million dollars in professional and general liability, and all personnel must pass fingerprint background checks. All work products created under this agreement will remain the property of the State of South Dakota.