WIC Program Statewide Personnel & Service Delivery

The State of South Dakota’s Department of Health is seeking a single contractor to assume full‑service staffing, recruitment, training, and management of personnel who deliver WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition services across the state. The contractor will be responsible for hiring, supervising, and providing benefits for a workforce of roughly 32 positions—including receptionists, secretaries, public‑health assistants, nutrition educators, registered dietitians, program assistants, and related support staff—ensuring staff reside within 30 miles of their assigned clinic sites, meet state‑mandated training, and maintain high performance metrics. The award will be a five‑year contract with strict reporting, turnover, and coverage KPIs, and the State will supply office space, equipment, and supplies while the contractor provides employee salaries, benefits, and HR oversight. • Recruit, hire, and manage ~32 full‑time staff for WIC service delivery statewide. • Provide ongoing training, performance evaluations, and compliance with HIPAA and state regulations. • Deliver quarterly staffing and performance reports, maintain ≥ 95 % coverage, and meet rapid vacancy‑fill timelines. • Manage payroll, benefits, and indirect costs within the State‑provided budget template. • Ensure staff live within 30 mi of service sites and support outreach through the WOW‑van program.