Temporary IT Professional Services

The School District of Greenville County is soliciting sealed fixed-price bids for temporary IT professional services under solicitation number 226-73, with a bid submission deadline of May 14, 2026. This solicitation seeks qualified vendors capable of providing highly trained, full-time IT personnel on an as-needed basis to support various technical roles including System/Application Analysts, Network Engineers, Data Architects, ERP Business Analysts, IT Project Managers, and Cybersecurity Analysts. The contract is structured as firm fixed price with established maximum hourly rates for each service category, ranging from $108 to $240 per hour depending on the role and level of expertise. Services will be performed primarily within the District's locations in South Carolina, with FOB destination terms, and contractor personnel must comply with District policies such as background checks and prohibitions on weapons or alcohol on site. The initial contract period is one year with annual renewal options for up to five years, contingent on mutual agreement and available funding. The contract incorporates custom provisions typical to local government procurements, focusing on administrative and performance requirements rather than standardized federal clauses. Vendors must respond to service requests within 72 hours and are prohibited from submitting duplicate candidates for the same request. Failure to provide qualified candidates on multiple occasions may result in removal from the contract. Payment will be made upon submission of proper invoices tied to valid purchase orders, with prepayments prohibited. Although the solicitation references evaluation criteria, specific factors, weights, or an explicit award basis are not detailed, the award is expected to be based on a trade-off between cost and technical considerations to determine the most advantageous offer. The solicitation includes attachments with bidder instructions, forms, and references, while packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not applicable. The contract also requires vendors to notify the District promptly of any ownership or name changes and mandates adherence to non-discrimination employment standards. Overall, this solicitation enables flexible, performance-based temporary staffing of specialized IT professionals to support the District’s Education Technology Services.