South Dakota Department of Social Services

The buyer is seeking a Licensed Day Care Center to maintain available day care slots for families participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work program. The provider must ensure the availability of up to eight slots for children, including infants, toddlers, children over age 3, children with disabilities, and children from underserved geographic areas. The service is to be provided in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The provider will work in coordination with the Department of Labor to provide emergency childcare until long-term arrangements can be made.

• 2/25/2025 - Offeror Questions Due
• 3/4/2025 - Responses to Offeror Questions
• 3/18/2025 - SFTP Folder Request
• 3/19/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/1/2025 - Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation

• Must be a Licensed Day Care Center
• Must be located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

• Maintain available day care slots for TANF Work program families
• Ensure availability of up to 8 slots including infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities
• Provide emergency childcare until long-term arrangements are made
• Track and report slot usage to Department of Labor
• Communicate with Department of Labor staff regarding child placements and attendance