# RHT Enhancing Sustainable EMS: Regional Hub Development and Oversight

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), under the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative, is seeking qualified organizations to support the development and oversight of Regional EMS Hub models to improve coordination, resource sharing, and EMS system performance statewide. Up to $8,000,000 is available under the RHT Enhancing Sustainable EMS initiative for strategic planning, technical assistance, and implementation support. The contractor will work closely with DOH and must meet all requirements outlined in the RFP, including ongoing oversight activities, regional collaboration, and system sustainability, prioritizing rural, frontier, and Tribal communities.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: South Dakota eSM Solutions Posting Board (South Dakota)
- Posted: 2026-05-18
- Questions due: 2026-05-27
- Application due: 2026-06-01
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, Public agencies, Private entities with EMS experience, Academic institutions
- How to apply: Submit applications electronically via the South Dakota eSM Solutions Posting Board at https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19815.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19815

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are qualified organizations with demonstrated experience in EMS system planning, development, and oversight. Organizations must be able to coordinate regional projects with the South Dakota Department of Health and fulfill all requirements specified in RFP Document Section 2.2.

## Requirements

Solicitation number: 26RFP-26-09RHT-018

## Required attachments

- Proposal narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Experience documentation
- Project plan
- Required certifications and forms

## Application package and source documents

- [South Dakota Event 19815 RHTP Document (Source listing page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e2eca5c6-9dcd-429a-961f-a497ff02f9d8/file) (primary) — official: https://postingboard.esmsolutions.com/3444a404-3818-494f-84c5-2a850acd7779/eventDetail/19815

More South Dakota RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/sd (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/sd.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rht-enhancing-sustainable-ems-regional-hub-development-and-oversight--4415be64d1 — data as of 2026-06-15.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.