Opportunity
South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP-26-0903002-019
South Dakota Solicits Proposals to Expand Long-Term Care Nursing Facility Bed Capacity
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2027
Identifier
26RFP-26-0903002-019
NAICS
623110
The South Dakota Department of Health, Division of Licensure and Accreditation, is seeking proposals from qualified long-term care providers to expand nursing facility bed capacity statewide. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota Department of Health, Division of Licensure and Accreditation - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 991 additional long-term care nursing facility beds to be allocated across South Dakota - Beds may be placed in new or existing facilities - Providers must be Medicare/Medicaid certified or offer skilled nursing services - Providers must accept residents with complex medical needs - Beds must be operational within two years of award - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Preference for proposals addressing special care needs (bariatric, behavioral health, tracheostomy care, extended stays) - Strong encouragement to expand home and community-based services - Ongoing proposal acceptance until all beds are allocated or solicitation closes - Awarded beds must remain in compliance with operational and care requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based opportunity.
Description
South Dakota Department of Health is soliciting proposals from long-term care providers interested in obtaining additional long-term care nursing facility beds. The purpose is to increase nursing facility capacity in the state to meet identified needs, with preference given to proposals addressing specific care needs and expanding home and community-based services. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis until June 30, 2027, or until all available beds (991 total) have been reallocated. This is an invitation-only procurement process.