South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Buyer seeks to implement a modernized Professional Licensing, Inspection, and Permitting System. The system will replace outdated legacy systems for multiple boards and commissions. Buyer requires a scalable solution that can handle various regulatory processes including licensing, inspections, permitting, and continuing education tracking. The initial implementation will focus on five specific boards and commissions with potential for future expansion.

• 6/4/2025 - RFP Publication
• 6/23/2025 - Deadline for accepting offerors' questions
• 6/30/2025 - State response to offerors' questions
• 7/19/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/1/2025 - Evaluation of Proposals
• 8/15/2025 - Demonstrations and presentations
• 8/22/2025 - Discussions/Technical Review
• 8/29/2025 - Proposal Revisions
• 9/15/2025 - Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation

• Develop cloud-based licensing portal integrated with SD Digital Citizen's Portal
• Implement user registration and application system for multiple license types
• Create portals for licensees, businesses, and continuing education providers
• Build offline-capable inspection system for field inspectors
• Implement electronic payment system integration and reconciliation
• Develop comprehensive reporting and document management system
• Create public register of licensees with status information
• Design automated agency communications within portal
• Implement complaint and investigation management system
• Support education record management and verification system