STC digital fingerprint services & cwps

The State of South Carolina, through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA) Division of Procurement Services, is seeking a statewide term contract for digital fingerprinting services and a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) system. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) with two interconnected lots: Lot A for non-criminal justice (NCJ) electronic fingerprinting services and Lot B for an automated CWP application and credentialing system. The contractor must provide both lots as a single award, establishing a minimum of four fixed fingerprinting sites in each of South Carolina's four regions (16 total) and maintaining mobile sites in all 46 counties. Key deliverables include applicant scheduling through a toll-free number and web portal, live scan equipment with FBI certification, data transmission to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and comprehensive reporting capabilities. The solicitation requires estimated annual service volumes of 100,000 fingerprinting transactions and 50,000 CWP transactions. Critical deadlines include a pre-proposal conference on September 15, 2021, written questions due by September 16, 2021, and proposal submissions required by October 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM. The contract term is initially one year with six optional one-year renewals, potentially running from December 7, 2021, through December 6, 2028.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation. The contractor will be responsible for all operational costs, including equipment, facilities, personnel training, maintenance, and security compliance, with no separate maintenance charges. Pricing is structured on a per-transaction basis, combining the contractor's service fee with SLED and FBI processing fees, which will be collected directly from applicants or authorized agencies. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation indicates substantial transaction volumes: 125,000 digital fingerprinting transactions, 50,000 new CWP applications, 25,000 renewal applications, and 10,000 replacement requests annually. Contractors must demonstrate extensive qualifications, including FBI certification for live scan devices, compliance with FBI CJIS Security Policy, successful acceptance testing with SLED, and maintaining comprehensive cybersecurity measures. The contract requires $5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate cyber liability insurance, ensuring robust protection for the state's sensitive digital infrastructure.