STC disaster recovery hosting services

The State of South Carolina is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) Hosting Services contract through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division of Procurement Services. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to establish a statewide term contract covering multiple service types including legacy mainframe disaster recovery, traditional colocation services, data backup and recovery, and managed infrastructure as a service for disaster recovery. The procurement targets more than 80 state government agencies, with those covered by the 2024-2025 Appropriations Act mandated to utilize services through the Department of Administration's Division of Technology Operations. Vendors must provide comprehensive disaster recovery solutions with strict security and compliance requirements, including adherence to HIPAA, CJIS, and NIST standards. Key requirements include maintaining Tier 3 or Tier 4 data center facilities within the contiguous United States, located between 75 and 700 miles from the South Carolina Capitol Complex. The solicitation was issued on 03/20/2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for 04/01/2025 via Microsoft Teams, and proposals due by 05/02/2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Evaluation will be based on a detailed scoring matrix covering areas such as service offerings, technological capabilities, data center infrastructure, support mechanisms, and security compliance.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term will be five years, with two optional one-year renewals, creating a potential maximum contract life of seven years. Pricing will be structured through a rate card with potential discounts based on total annual revenue volume, with discount tiers established for revenue levels from $4,000,000 to $12,000,000 and beyond. The state expects an initial discount from the offeror's current price list, with additional discounts for Shared Services Agencies (SSAs) based on total spend. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the contract requires the ability to support various technology platforms and provide managed services that can operate during scenarios where state personnel may be unavailable. The solution must be capable of supporting diverse technological infrastructures, including different server platforms, operating systems, and network configurations. The anticipated contract award date is 07/28/2025, with the potential for significant financial opportunity given the breadth of services and the number of state agencies involved.