RFxPremier Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems and Services

Solicitation 26RFP-ITN6769-4 is a Request for Proposal issued by Florida State University on behalf of the South Dakota State Government and other participating states to establish Master Agreements for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems and Services. The primary objective is to leverage the collective purchasing power of multiple state and local government entities to secure the best overall value and more favorable pricing than individual entities could obtain independently. The scope of work encompasses a broad range of AI-related services, including software for email, monitoring, and databases, as well as consulting for strategic technology planning, IT security, and safety. Additionally, the agreements cover system implementation, engineering, software maintenance, project management, and computer-based training. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 541512. Proposals must be submitted by October 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Interested bidders are explicitly instructed not to submit responses through ESM Sourcing, but instead to follow the submission guidelines provided in the RFP documents available on the RFx Premier website. The award will be based on the best value provided to the participating agencies.