Title IV-E Consultant

The contract seeks to engage an experienced Offeror to perform initial Title IV-E determinations for South Dakota’s State and Tribal agencies, ensuring their compliance and current status with federal requirements. The selected consultant will be responsible for bringing the agencies up to date on pending files and maintaining their current status through ongoing review processes. A key component of the contract involves the Offeror’s physical presence during the federal Title IV-E review scheduled for April 13-17, 2026, to assist with inquiries and facilitate the review process. Additionally, the consultant will provide expert recommendations and practical examples aimed at streamlining the Title IV-E determination procedures based on their knowledge and experience. The solicitation, titled "Title IV-E Consultant," was posted on September 25, 2025, with a response deadline of November 6, 2025. The contract value ranges from $50,000 to $200,000, and the work will be performed within South Dakota. Interested Offerors are encouraged to submit inquiries via email to Kirsten Blachford, the designated government contact, before the specified deadline. All questions and responses will be publicly posted on the state’s e-procurement system and the DSS website to ensure transparency. The process emphasizes that no other communications, whether oral or written, outside of the official channels, will alter the terms or specifications outlined in the RFP.