Description
The State of South Dakota is seeking a qualified data‑center vendor to host, migrate, and operate its existing enterprise hardware in a secure, resilient facility located within the state. The contract is a 10‑year firm‑fixed‑price agreement (with up to two optional one‑year extensions) covering colocation, power, cooling, physical security, and ongoing operational support for approximately 24 racks (~70 kW). Vendors must demonstrate compliance with NIST SP 800‑53 Rev 5, provide SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, and GovRamp certifications, and support integration with the State’s SSO/MFA infrastructure. The award will be based on technical capability, security posture, past performance, and cost.