The South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide technical
assistance in evaluating the state’s current healthy relationship grants and adolescent health program
activities. The purpose of this project is to assess each program individually against its specific
requirements and collectively to understand their combined impact on adolescent health outcomes across
South Dakota.
This evaluation will support SDDOH in aligning resources, identifying areas for improvement, enhancing
program effectiveness, and strengthening the overall coordination of adolescent health initiatives. The
findings will guide strategic planning, program integration, and resource allocation to maximize positive
outcomes for youth.
Programs and grants included in this evaluation are:
*State Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) –
https://acf.gov/fysb/state-prep
https://doh.sd.gov/programs/grants/personal-responsibility-education-grant/
*Rape Prevention Education (RPE) –
https://www.cdc.gov/sexualviolence/
programs/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/rpe/ind
ex.html
https://doh.sd.gov/programs/grants/rape-prevention-education-grant/
*Title X Family Planning Program (SD PLAN) –
https://opa.hhs.gov/grant-programs/title-x-service-grants
https://doh.sd.gov/programs/sd-plan/
*Maternal Child Health (MCH) Adolescent Health
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/title-v-maternal-child-health-mch-services-block-grant
https://doh.sd.gov/topics/mch/adolescent-health/
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will
be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to
Sarah Barclay, Healthy Relationships Program Manager at sarah.barclay@state.sd.us with the subject
line “RFP #26-0904004-007 ”.
The State will to respond to offeror’s inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the
State’s response will be posted on the state’s e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other
statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this
RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this
RFP