Professional Services for RCSD1 Information Technology

This award establishes a multi‑vendor, best‑value contract for professional IT services to support Richland County School District One’s Information Technology Department. The district will pay vendors on a firm‑fixed hourly basis, with rates ranging from $26.76 to $275.00 per hour, for a broad spectrum of services such as network management, help‑desk support, software implementation, consulting, and cybersecurity. The contract runs from June 2024 through the end of FY 2028‑2029, allowing the district to tap a pool of six qualified firms as needs arise. • Six vendors are pre‑qualified in a best‑value pool and can be called upon under the same contract terms. • Hourly billing with no total ceiling gives the district flexibility to scale services up or down based on annual needs. • The contract’s maximum term spans five fiscal years, providing a long‑term, stable relationship for IT support across K‑12 education.