REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LONG-TERM CARE NURSING FACILITY CAPACITY IN SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota is committed to fostering a system of long-term care services and supports by administering programs, services, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of its older citizens and persons with disabilities.
Pursuant to SDCL § 34-12-35.6 & 35.7, the Department of Health (DOH) may annually consider the need for additional nursing facility beds in defined areas of the State and may increase the number of nursing home beds in order to meet an identified need in the State. DOH has identified a need for additional long-term care nursing facility capacity within South Dakota. Pursuant to SDCL § 34-12-35.8, DOH shall solicit proposals through the statutorily established request for proposals process. The specific purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from long-term care providers who are interested in obtaining additional long-term care nursing facility beds.
Proposals will be accepted on an on-going basis until June 30, 2023, or until all available beds have been reallocated. Proposals will be evaluated upon submission and in the order in which they are received.
Email inquiries must be sent to Chris Qualm at chris.qualm@state.sd.us with the subject line “RFP #23-0903002-003”.