The Richland County School District One awarded a contract to conduct a comprehensive information technology security assessment of its district’s IT environment. The work involves evaluating network security, identifying vulnerabilities, providing risk analysis, and delivering compliance and remediation recommendations. The contract is valued at $84,000 with a base period of one year and the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions, offering a potential total duration of five years. The award was made through a competitive solicitation process, and the vendor is an out‑of‑state firm located in Maryland.
• Scope: Full security assessment covering networks, systems, and compliance posture.
• Value: $84,000 total potential spend, modest for mid‑size security consulting firms.
• Timeline: Award announced Oct 24 2019; contract start Nov 11 2019; base term ends Nov 10 2020 with optional renewals.