South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP-26-09RHT-018

Consulting Services for Statewide Regional EMS Hub Development and Oversight

This opportunity seeks a qualified consulting organization to support the South Dakota Department of Health in developing and overseeing Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hubs statewide as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Access, Office of Rural Health and Emergency Services - Scope of Work: - Strategic planning, technical assistance, and implementation support for Regional EMS Hub models - Lead stakeholder engagement, governance development, workforce sustainability, data sharing, and performance measurement - Focus on improving EMS coordination, resource sharing, and emergency response in rural, frontier, and Tribal communities - Collaboration with the Department of Health is required for all major deliverables - Funding and Contract Details: - Up to $8,000,000 in federal funding available - Initial contract period from July 18, 2026, to October 30, 2027, with three optional one-year renewals (subject to funding and performance) - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on rural, frontier, and Tribal EMS system improvement - Contractor must provide a detailed approach for planning, implementation, and ongoing oversight - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The South Dakota Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Access, Office of Rural Health and Emergency Services, is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to support the development and implementation of Regional EMS Hub models. The initiative aims to establish regional EMS hubs to improve coordination, resource sharing, operational efficiency, and overall system performance across South Dakota, focusing on rural, frontier, and Tribal communities. The contractor will provide strategic planning, technical assistance, and implementation support, collaborating closely with DOH, which will oversee and review all major deliverables. Up to $8,000,000 in Federal Fiscal Year funding is available under the RHT Enhancing Sustainable EMS initiative.

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