Mainframe Disaster Recovery Services

The State of South Dakota is seeking mainframe disaster recovery services to support its government authority located in Pierre, South Dakota. The agency requires a hosting environment engineered for high availability, robust physical and environmental protections, and the performance necessary to support mission-critical government services. This initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure resiliency, ensure the rapid recovery of essential state services during a mainframe disaster, and enhance overall continuity of operations. The scope of work covers the provision of a secure, resilient, and offsite mainframe disaster recovery environment that aligns with recognized cybersecurity and risk-management frameworks. The selected provider must deliver capabilities that allow the agency to restore operations quickly and adapt to evolving statewide technology demands. All performance of the requested work will occur offsite. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a pre-set funding limit. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 13, 2026.