South Dakota Central Region Prevention Coalition Development

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals from qualified providers to develop or expand a community-based prevention coalition in select counties, including Corson, Dewey, Ziebach, Sully, Haakon, Stanley, Hughes, Jones, Jackson, Lyman, Mellette, Bennett, Todd, Tripp, and Gregory. The primary goal is to increase access to evidence-based substance use prevention and mental health promotion services within these communities. Interested offerors are encouraged to submit inquiries via email to Kirsten Blachford before the specified deadline, with all questions and responses publicly posted on the state's e-procurement system and DSS website to ensure transparency. No additional verbal or written statements outside of these communications will be considered, and any modifications to the RFP will be communicated through the same channels. The contract, titled South Dakota Central Region Prevention Coalition Development, is open for responses until June 17, 2025, with project funding ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. The solicitation is managed under NAICS code 621330 and is organized by the South Dakota State Government. The primary point of contact is Kirsten Blachford, a government official, whose email is provided for inquiries. The initiative aims to foster community-based coalitions that can effectively deliver prevention services, contributing to improved behavioral health outcomes across the targeted counties.