| 1 | | | Summary of RHTP RFPs - started releasing in Feb 2026 |
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| 3 | | | This is for informational purposes only; please refer to the RFP website (open.sd.gov) for the details and requirements. |
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| 5 | | | Chronic Disease Self-Management Programming |
| 26-09RHT-002 | Seeking an organization or organizations to provide chronic disease self-management (CDSM) programming and support across South Dakota. The awarded vendor(s) must expand CDSM programming in rural and Western South Dakota by training additional lay leaders, offering community workshops, and marketing for local participation. They will either hold a license for a certified, evidence-based CDSM program, or plan to purchase a license. | 03/03/26 | 03/06/26 | 03/25/26 | 05/01/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19540 |
| 6 | | | Project Management Support for Chronic Disease Management Initiative |
| 26-09RHT-003 | Project management support would include various roles and responsibilities like serving as a liaison with funded entities, ensuring activities, objectives, and outcomes are met and within budget, and support data collection and reporting. | 03/03/26 | 03/06/26 | 03/25/26 | 05/01/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19541 |
| 7 | | | Caregiver Support Programming |
| 26-09RHT-004 | Caregiver support programming would include providing services, education and resources to caregivers, providers and the public. With the goal for caregivers, a largely unrecognized workforce, to gain additional resources through peer support groups, coordinated resources, expanded provider training, and increased respite care availability. The awarded vendor(s) will partner with the SD DOH chronic disease programs to streamline goals and activities related to caregiver support programming. | 03/24/26 | 03/27/26 | 04/22/26 | 06/01/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19754 |
| 8 | | | Digital Health Modernization & Technology Grant Program |
| 26-09RHT-005 | Seeks expert consulting services to manage all aspects of the Program, ensuring compliance with all funding regulations (e.g., subrecipient requirements), transparent process management, and successful achievement of the Program’s goals and objectives. | 03/05/26 | 03/10/26 | 03/26/26 | 04/14/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19555 |
| 9 | | | Expand and Strengthen Rural CHW Workforce |
| 26-09RHT-006 | Seeking qualified organizations to support Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Representatives (CHRs) and the profession in SD. The selected organization will provide ongoing technical assistance and support to strengthen and expand CHWs, CHRs, and the organizations that employ them. The selected organization must provide support and guidance for organizations who are looking to start or expand a program, assist with South Dakota (SD) Medicaid claims, financial sustainability plans and other payment frameworks, develop strategies to recruit CHWs and CHRs in rural South Dakota, maintain peer learning networks and communities of practice to support retention, and assist OIA in coordinating efforts and activities to support programming focused on the prevention and management of chronic disease (opioid, immunization, heart disease and stroke prevention, diabetes, etc.). | 03/03/26 | 03/10/26 | 03/31/26 | 05/08/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19556 |
| 10 | | | DSS Primary Accountable Care Transformation Reimbursement (PACT) Design |
| 26-08RHT-008 | Seeking a vendor to assist the State with developing a population-based alternative payment methodology for SD Medicaid primary care services. | 03/13/26 | 03/13/26 | 04/03/26 | 04/30/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19573 |
| 11 | | | DSS Rural Health Transformation Project Management |
| 26-08RHT-010 | Seeking a qualified individual(s) for program management of DSS initiatives being funded under the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Grant. DSS has three specific initiatives in the RHT grant titled Medicaid Primary Accountable Care Transformation (PACT), Medicaid Rural Health Access and Quality Grants, and Behavioral Health. There is a need for project management services a) to ensure comprehensive coordination across these distinct yet related projects b) to assist with reporting outcome measures, c) to achieve the strategic alignment sought by South Dakota, and d) to manage interconnected (inter-Departmental, inter-divisional, and cross-program) dependencies, resources, and risks for this large-scale transformation. | 03/10/26 | 03/10/26 | 03/27/26 | 04/08/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19572 |
| 12 | | | Host Organization for Rural Health Forward |
| 26-09RHT-007 | Seeking a South Dakota-based partner organization to develop, implement, maintain, and host Rural Health Forward, a statewide training and resource hub designed to close gaps in education, training, and professional development between urban and rural healthcare professionals | 03/13/26 | 03/27/26 | 04/17/26 | 07/01/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19621 |
| 13 | | | Doula Workforce Advancement Program |
| 26-09RHT-014 | Requesting proposals for Doula Workforce Advancement Program grants. These grants are intended to support efforts to grow and diversify the doula workforce, provide training and certification assistance, and integrate doulas into existing maternity care teams. Priority will be given to proposals that increase access to doula services in rural, frontier, tribal, and other underserved communities, with the goal of reducing maternal health disparities and improving outcomes across the state. This opportunity will make multiple awards. | 03/13/26 | 03/20/26 | 04/09/26 | 05/15/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19639 |
| 14 | | | Statewide Maternal Health Access and Services Assessment |
| 26-09RHT-013 | Seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the maternal health landscape in South Dakota, with a focus on understanding strengths, gaps, and opportunities across the prenatal and postpartum periods. The assessment will inform the Rural Health Transformation Maternal and Infant Health Hub Initiative, as well as the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force work, with a goal to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and access to services. | 03/13/26 | 03/20/26 | 04/10/26 | 05/04/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19638 |
| 15 | | | DSS Rural Health Transformation -South Dakota Behavioral Health Modernization (CCBHC) Systems Evaluation and Technology Roadmap |
| 26-08RHT-015 | The Division of Behavioral Health is seeking a qualified vendor to assist in evaluating the current billing, data collection, and reporting systems of DBH, South Dakota Medicaid, and identified providers working toward Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) certification or becoming a Designated Collaborating Organization (DCO) and providing technology roadmap that supports South Dakota and provider systems to function with CCBHC data collection, reporting and billing. | 03/16/26 | 03/27/26 | 04/17/26 | 05/08/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19703 |
| 16 | | | Rural Strong Grants: Strengthening Access to Care in Rural Communities |
| 26-09RHT-001 | These grants are intended to strengthen access to care in rural communities. These are subrecipient
provider grants funded through the Rural Health Transformation Project supported by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and are in support of the following initiatives described in the
Rural Health Transformation Program project narrative:
Medicaid Rural Health Access and Quality Grants
Medicaid Primary Accountable Care Transformation
Regional Maternal and Infant Health Hubs | Not mandatory; 4/16/26 | 04/24/26 | 05/22/26 | 06/22/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19778 |
| 17 | | | Chronic Disease Management Programming |
| 26-09RHT-011 | The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH), Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (OCDPHP) is seeking health organizations interested in addressing the leading causes of death and disability in South Dakota’s rural communities by implementing chronic disease management activities. Work will comprise of two components with focuses on chronic disease evidence-based interventions and remote monitoring programs.
Eligible applicants include South Dakota clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, dental clinics, tribal health, and Indian Health Services (IHS). Preference will be given to applicants in and serving rural and frontier communities. | N/A | 04/17/26 | 05/14/26 | 06/19/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19771 |
| 18 | | | Building a Sustainable Rural Healthcare Workforce: Education |
| 26-09RHT-019 | The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit qualified organizations to design, implement, and support a comprehensive rural health education and workforce development strategy as part of the Rural Health Transformation Project. This initiative seeks to strengthen South Dakota’s rural healthcare system by expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based education, training, and professional development opportunities for current and future healthcare providers. | N/A | 05/13/26 | 06/05/26 | 07/10/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19816 |
| 19 | | | Enhancing Sustainable Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Regional Hub Development and Oversight Consultant |
| 26-09RHT-018 | To establish regional EMS hubs that improve coordination, resource sharing, operational efficiency, and overall system performance across South Dakota | N/A | 05/15/26 | 06/01/26 | 06/18/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19815 |
| 20 | | | Digital Health Modernization and Technology Grant Program |
| 26-09RHT-020 | The purpose of the Request for Applications (RFA) is to support healthcare entities and providers, particularly those serving underserved and rural communities in South Dakota, in modernizing their digital health technology and equipment to enhance patient safety, improve interoperability, increase operational efficiency, and improve patient outcomes. | N/A | N/A | 06/30/26 | 08/13/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19823 |
| 21 | | | Chronic Disease Remote Monitoring in Schools |
| 26-09RHT-012 | Seeking public, private, and tribal K-12 schools to implement chronic disease remote monitoring strategies to ensure the health and safety of students with chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma while under school supervision. Awarded entities will develop chronic disease remote monitoring guidance or policies and purchase necessary technology or equipment | N/A | 05/22/26 | 06/08/26 | 07/01/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19830 |
| 22 | | | Building a Sustainable Rural Healthcare Workforce: Stakeholder & Project Management |
| 26-09RHT-022 | Seeking proposals from highly qualified contractors to provide strategic leadership and operational support within the office in advancing rural healthcare transformation initiatives across the state. The selected contractor will serve as a trusted collaborative partner to ORHES in the development and implementation of innovative, sustainable strategies that strengthen rural health systems, improve access to care, and support the evolving needs of rural and underserved communities. | N/A | 06/10/26 | 7/2/26 5pm CT | 07/24/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19835 |
| 23 | | | EMS Workforce, Infrastructure, and System Modernization Intiaitive |
| 26-09RHT-023 | This initiative is designed to strengthen and sustain EMS systems across South Dakota by enhancing system capacity, coordination and performance to ensure reliable and timely emergency medical services statewide. It aligns with the broader goals of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Project to expand access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and advance innovation in healthcare delivery. | N/A | 06/15/26 | 07/17/26 | 08/05/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19837 |
| 24 | | | Rural Behavioral Health Modernization (CCBHC) Infrastructure and Sustainability: Development and Expansion of CCBHC Core Service Areas |
| 26-08RHT-016 | Requesting applications to support transformational behavioral health system improvements, including development, expansion, or sustainability planning for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model of care. Eligible applicants for this RFA are limited to the organizations that applied for and were selected to participate in the 2026 CCBHC Planning Grant Cohort. | N/A | 07/15/26 | 07/15/26 | 07/24/26 | https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19844 |