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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 3253 issued by the State of South Dakota's Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) on behalf of multiple state agencies. The RFP seeks to establish a statewide contract for Microsoft Software and Related Services, with responses due by January 21, 2022. The procurement is structured to serve all South Dakota state agencies, boards, commissions, institutions, and other governmental entities, with the potential for local government participation through cooperative agreements.

The contract encompasses Microsoft software licensing, implementation services, training, and ongoing support services across the full Microsoft product portfolio. The RFP allows for multiple award categories including Enterprise Agreement licensing, individual product licenses, professional services, and support services. Pricing will be based on submitted fee schedules with evaluation criteria including cost, technical approach, vendor qualifications, and past performance. The initial contract term is expected to be three years with options for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must demonstrate Microsoft partnership credentials and provide detailed pricing for both software licenses and professional services. The state reserves the right to make multiple awards within different categories to ensure comprehensive coverage of Microsoft-related technology needs across all participating governmental entities.