SDBOR Enterprise AI Platform Implementation Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP-SDBOR06262026
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from postingboard.esmsolutions.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
South Dakota State University Purchasing Office is requesting proposals for enterprise AI platform implementation services on behalf of the South Dakota Board of Regents, with proposals due July 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. Offerors must be active AWS Partners in good standing — a core eligibility requirement.
The scope encompasses deployment, validation, and operational readiness of a secure, scalable enterprise AI platform based on the Boise State AI Platform (AgentCore Public Stack) serving students, faculty, researchers, and staff across all SDBOR institutions. The platform must support institution-specific branding and delegated administration while integrating with SDBOR's existing identity, security, and governance framework and providing centralized visibility and control. SDBOR will provide a prebuilt AWS landing zone; the selected partner will validate this environment, recommend improvements, and implement agreed-upon changes, including platform deployment, identity and security integration, and operational enablement. Governance ownership remains with SDBOR; the partner's role is limited to technical implementation, validation, and support without rights to commercially distribute or resell the solution. Offerors must acknowledge compliance with the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0.
The initial contract term runs through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend one additional year based on project needs and mutual agreement. Cost proposals must include detailed Phase 1 implementation breakdown by major activities (AWS validation, platform deployment, identity integration, operational readiness); offerors may propose fixed fee, time and materials, or hybrid pricing with hourly rates and estimated level of effort by role if applicable. Ongoing AWS usage and AI model consumption will be managed separately by SDBOR post-deployment. Indicative pricing for future phases is required for planning purposes only and will not drive Phase 1 evaluation.
Questions are due July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT; responses will be provided by July 8, 2026. The anticipated award decision is July 31, 2026. Inquiries must be emailed to Karen Bravek at Karen.Bravek@sdstate.edu with subject line "RFP #SDBOR06262026 QUESTIONS."
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) is seeking a partner to support the implementation of a secure, scalable enterprise AI platform that provides students, faculty, researchers, and staff across all institutions with access to approved AI capabilities through a shared technology foundation.
The platform must support institution-specific branding and delegated administration while remaining aligned with SDBOR's existing identity, security, and governance framework. It must also provide centralized visibility, control, and enforcement capabilities to support systemwide governance processes.
The Boise State AI Platform (AgentCore Public Stack) will serve as a baseline reference for expected functionality and user experience.
SDBOR will provide a prebuilt AWS landing zone. The selected partner will be expected to validate this environment, provide recommended improvements, and work with SDBOR to implement agreed-upon changes. This includes deploying and configuring the platform, integrating identity and security controls, and supporting operational readiness to enable transition of ownership to SDBOR.
Governance ownership will remain with SDBOR. The partner's role is focused on technical implementation, validation, and enablement. The resulting platform should support a shared enterprise model with delegated institutional control, align with current SDBOR security and operational practices, and be designed to accommodate future expansion and integration.
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Karen Bravek at Karen.Bravek@sdstate.edu with the subject line "RFP #SDBOR06262026 QUESTIONS".
The State will respond to offeror's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State's response will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Offeror Questions document.pdf | ||
| RFP Document.pdf |
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