South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP19756

South Dakota Seeks Vendor for Child Care Market Rate Survey and Cost Analysis Services

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Economic Assistance, is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive Child Care Market Rate Survey (MRS) and Narrow Cost Analysis (NCA) to support the state's Child Care Assistance Program. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Economic Assistance - Contracting office located at 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501 - Scope of Work: - Design and execute a statistically valid and reliable Market Rate Survey (MRS) for child care providers - Conduct a Narrow Cost Analysis (NCA) to inform reimbursement rates - Collect, clean, and analyze data from child care providers - Develop and refine budget projection tools for the program - Generate rate tables, perform statistical analyses, and produce detailed and summary reports for both agency and public use - Provide consultation and presentations on reimbursement rate updates - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting and survey services related to child care market rates and cost analysis - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or physical products are requested - Unique Requirements: - Vendor must demonstrate expertise in survey design, statistical analysis, cost modeling, and child care market research - Deliverables include both technical and public-facing reports, as well as ongoing consultation - Period of Performance: - One-year contract with an option for a six-month extension based on performance and funding - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation.

Description

The South Dakota Department of Social Services is seeking a vendor to conduct a Child Care Market Rate Survey (MRS) and Narrow Cost Analysis (NCA) to establish reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program. The work includes generating rate tables, statistical analyses, and final reports for agency use and public consumption. The vendor will also provide expertise in survey design, methodology development, cost estimations, and budget projection tool refinement based on current methodologies and rate regions.

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