1.1 PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) This RFP is not intended to replace RFP8461 Temporary Professional Staff Services or the contracts currently in place. The intent is to allow other/new vendors the opportunity to submit proposals. The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is initiating this RFP to secure professional services to support and enhance activities of the department including, but not limited to DSS administered programs and Divisions such as the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), Weatherization, Child Care Services, Child Protection Services, Child Support Services, Behavioral Health Services including community-based, correctionalbased, and inpatient psychiatric, Human Services Center (HSC), and programs and services related to finance. This RFP is intended to support an array of projects including but not limited to the following: Information Systems: Proven successful experience with information system development, implementation, and maintenance, for all systems related to DSS administered programs and services identified in this section. Provider Reimbursement and Financial Analysis: Proven successful experience related to DSS administered programs, including but not limited to services such as rate setting methodologies and/or financial analysis for DSS Divisions. Policy and Program Implementation: Proven successful experience with all aspects of DSS policy and program implementation, including but not limited to care management, electronic health records, fraud surveillance, utilization management, case management, paternity and/or order establishment, distribution, and disbursement of funds, etc. Project Management Support: Proven project management experience for both large scale and smaller scale implementation efforts. Subject Matter Expertise Consulting: Proven subject matter expertise and experience in areas related to DSS administered programs and services. Administrative Support: Proven administrative support experience in providing support level type of work in areas related to DSS administered programs and services. Communication Services: Proven successful experience including but not limited to marketing, design services, website development, social media, advertising, and media relations.
