The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) employs the equivalent of nearly 425
full time employees and is responsible in various roles to protect and serve the State of South
Dakota. The DPS is comprised of various divisions, including the Office of Accident Records,
Office of Emergency Management, State Fire Marshall, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Office
of Highway Safety, South Dakota Homeland Security, South Dakota LETS, South Dakota 9-1-
1, South Dakota Weights and Measures, State Inspections, Victims’ Services Program,
Wildland Fire, South Dakota Fusion Center, and the Driver Licensing Program.
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit experienced contractors to assist the DPS in a Driver
Licensing system modernization project. Specifically, the modernization of driver licensing
program technologies currently used to administer and deliver driver licenses and
identification cards, as well as the system currently used to maintain all driving records in the
State of South Dakota. These current technologies are nearing the end of their intended
lifespan and the DPS is seeking experienced contractors to assist in the proactive planning
and preparations necessary for the new system(s). The DPS is seeking contractors
experienced in driver licensing modernization projects, with the technical expertise related to
integrated licensing systems, knowledge of the driver license systems vendor market, and
contractors with experience in modernization projects at the state and/or agency level.
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No
inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries
must be emailed to DPSDL@state.sd.us with the subject line “RFP # 25RFP14181”.
The State will respond to offeror’s inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and
the State’s response will be posted on the state’s e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on
any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or
condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding
any modifications to this RFP.