Mainframe Modernization- SCDC Request for Information

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) seeks qualified vendors to execute a full end‑to‑end modernization and migration of its Correctional Operations Management System (COMS) from a legacy mainframe environment to a modern, secure, scalable, and sustainable technology platform. The RFI explicitly rules out partial updates, proof‑of‑concepts, lift‑and‑shift only approaches, or phased roadmaps; SCDC wants a complete operational solution in one effort. Vendors must be capable of assessing the existing architecture, designing a new platform, migrating data and applications, and delivering a turn‑key solution that SCDC can maintain and evolve internally thereafter. • Deliver a complete migration of COMS from mainframe to a modern platform (cloud‑based or on‑premise) with full functional parity. • Provide security, scalability, and sustainability guarantees, including post‑migration support and knowledge transfer. • Exclude any partial modernization, technical assessments only, or phased implementations—SCDC wants a single, comprehensive solution. • Respond by contacting the designated procurement officer by the bid deadline (Oct 26 2026) for any additional details.