South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP-26-09RHT-023

South Dakota Seeks Proposals to Enhance Statewide EMS Systems

The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking proposals to enhance and sustain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems statewide under the Rural Health Transformation Project. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Access, Office of Rural Health and Emergency Services - Eligible Applicants: - Licensed ambulance services, tribal governments and EMS agencies, hospitals and health systems, public safety agencies, emergency communications centers, educational institutions, local governments, nonprofit organizations, healthcare technology vendors, interoperability partners, and consultants with EMS expertise - Products/Services Requested: - EMS workforce development, leadership, and system sustainability - Specialized EMS equipment and technology integration (including EHR, telemedicine, and technology solutions) - Regional EMS coordination, shared resources, and integrated dispatch systems - Clinical quality improvement and EMS performance oversight - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must address one or more of the four main initiative components - Applicants must demonstrate experience in EMS, rural healthcare, public safety, workforce development, healthcare technology integration, clinical quality improvement, or regional emergency response coordination - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to a broad range of organizations - Funding: - Up to $8,000,000 available for selected projects

Description

The South Dakota Department of Health is requesting proposals to support the Enhancing Sustainable Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Project. The initiative aims 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. Funding up to $8,000,000 is available for this federal fiscal year. Eligible components include workforce development, specialized equipment, regional EMS coordination, and clinical quality improvement.

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