IT Sourcing Event Template

The State of North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology is issuing an RFP to procure enterprise‑wide Generative AI (GenAI) platforms, Model API access, and associated implementation, integration, training, and up‑skilling services. The contract will be an indefinite‑quantity, term agreement (initial term three years with two optional one‑year renewals) allowing multiple vendors to be awarded for different Frontier Model offerings and data‑classification tiers. Vendors must own the Frontier Models they propose, meet rigorous security (GovRAMP/FedRAMP) and data‑sovereignty requirements, and provide detailed architecture, disaster‑recovery, and accessibility documentation. The solicitation includes a written‑question deadline of 9 Nov 2026 and a bid opening on 30 Nov 2026. • Targeted solution: Secure, scalable GenAI platform with Model API for State agencies. • Required deliverables: Platform licensing, API access, implementation services, AI literacy and role‑based training, ongoing support and monitoring. • Security: Must demonstrate GovRAMP/FedRAMP authorization or roadmap to obtain it within two years. • Data classification support: Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted. • Contract type: Indefinite‑quantity term contract (3‑year base, two 1‑year options). • Mandatory compliance: U.S. data‑center residency, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508), and E‑Verify.