South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP21293

South Dakota opioid-abatement critical infrastructure project funding

South Dakota is seeking community-based opioid-abatement projects that expand access to crisis support and treatment connections. - Government buyer: State of South Dakota, Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH); the RFP identifies Kirsten Blachford. - Opportunity: Critical Infrastructure Investments for opioid abatement, RFP21293. Funding supports eligible government and nonprofit entities operating community-based, low-barrier facilities. - Requested services: 24/7/365 crisis entry and stabilization, withdrawal management or sobering, referrals and warm hand-offs to treatment and recovery, peer support, case management, diversion partnerships, workforce training, coordination, and evaluation. Projects must meet facility eligibility requirements and be sustainable after funding. - Vendors and applicants named: University of South Dakota - CPCM; Washed Clean Addiction and Recovery Ministries; and Wellspring Inc. dba Wellfully. The attached budgets total $97,612.54 across these proposals; this is not identified as the full opportunity’s funding ceiling. - Products: No OEMs or product part numbers are specified. Wellfully’s budget includes a secure nursing laptop, wound-care and first-aid supplies, and specialized health supplies. Washed Clean requests housing and program-fee scholarships for 19 people. CPCM includes focus groups, staffing, travel, transcription, and participant stipends. - Notable requirements: Projects must align with approved opioid settlement uses and the Statewide Opioid Abatement Strategic Plan’s Critical Infrastructure Investments priority. Facility eligibility includes service, operating-history, location, community-support, and accreditation criteria. - Performance: Initial one-year funding period, with up to two additional one-year continuation periods possible but not guaranteed.

Description

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health, seeks proposals from eligible Critical Infrastructure Entities for opioid abatement projects aligned with the Statewide Opioid Abatement Strategic Plan’s Critical Infrastructure Investments priority area. Proposals must be submitted as PDFs through a secured file transfer protocol (SFTP) folder requested from the state. The response deadline is February 12, 2027, at 5:00 PM CST. A non-binding letter of intent is preferred but not mandatory.

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