Rural Modernization Infrastructure and Sustainability Grant Services

The South Dakota government authority located in Pierre is seeking a vendor to provide rural modernization infrastructure and sustainability grant services. This statewide initiative focuses on strengthening rural healthcare systems and improving access to quality care. The agency is trying to solve systemic challenges in rural healthcare by building provider capacity, expanding crisis services, developing information technology infrastructure, and strengthening the healthcare workforce. The scope of work covers activities that enable providers to meet standards such as same-day access, case management, peer support, and integrated screening. The selected provider must also establish or enhance mobile crisis teams and crisis stabilization services to ensure access to continuous crisis care across the designated service area. Additionally, the project requires upgrading information technology infrastructure to support real-time monitoring, streamlined payment processes, and interoperability between electronic health records and state reporting systems. Workforce development efforts must focus on recruitment, retention, and training programs for licensed professionals and paraprofessionals. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of all work to be completed offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through an online portal. The agency is looking for budget proposals from bidders, and the contract period will span one year.