Low Voltage/Fiber Optic Wiring Services

The State of South Dakota, through its Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT), is seeking proposals for a two-year contract for Low Voltage/Fiber Optic Wiring Services covering all state-owned or leased properties. The procurement will establish a comprehensive contract for installation, maintenance, and repair of complex technological infrastructure, including LAN/WAN systems, fiber optic networks, CATV terminations, door and security systems, cameras, sound masking, paging systems, analog and digital telephone lines, and alarm circuits. Proposals are due by August 8, 2025, with an anticipated contract period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2027, and the potential for three additional one-year extensions. The state will evaluate proposals based on specialized expertise, technical competence, organizational resources, past performance, project management techniques, and cost considerations. Potential contractors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a single hourly rate for services, with materials to be billed as separate, itemized line items. All written questions must be emailed to Ryan Ogan at bite-rate@state.sd.us, with the subject line "RFP# 25RFP15844", and no questions will be accepted after a specific date outlined in the solicitation schedule.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with extensive security requirements outlined in the Information Technology Security Policy (ITSP) and must complete a Contractor Security Acknowledgement Form, which mandates strict protocols for protecting state technology and information assets. The total contract value is not to exceed $2,000,000, with the state reserving the right to reject any proposals and conduct negotiations with the highest-ranked offeror to refine service scope, compensation, and performance schedule. Potential contractors must demonstrate robust cybersecurity capabilities, including mandatory background checks, multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and adherence to least privilege access principles. The contract will require comprehensive security measures for handling sensitive information, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and Federal Tax Information (FTI), with potential consequences including access privilege revocation for policy violations.