- The South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Technology Operations is seeking proposals for a statewide contract for internet services through RFP 5400022396. The solicitation covers three distinct lots: Lot 1 for state, county, and local government entities; Lot 2 for public colleges and universities; and Lot 3 for K-12 schools and county libraries. The contract will provide internet connectivity services ranging from 10 megabits to 20 gigabits bandwidth, with specific technical...
- South Carolina State University is seeking to procure a mobile satellite station through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation issued on August 15, 2025, targeting Pickens County. The procurement encompasses four specific line items: a 1.2 Ku-band mobile VSAT satellite antenna system, installation and configuration services, comprehensive training, and five years of system support. Prospective vendors must submit offers electronically through http://www.procurement.sc.gov by August 29,...
- The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, on behalf of the South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO), is seeking proposals from qualified data vendors to provide comprehensive statewide broadband and cellular network information through an online portal and raw data delivery. The procurement requires vendors to conduct and provide fixed broadband speed tests, mobile cellular speed tests, and vertical asset location data, with specific technical requirements including measurements from multiple...
- The State of South Carolina's Office of Regulatory Staff is seeking a marketing services contractor to execute a comprehensive broadband marketing campaign through RFP 5400023452. The primary objective is to promote the "I Need Internet" survey and increase public awareness of broadband access expansion in unserved and underserved areas. Required services include strategy development, survey evaluation, graphic design, media production, media buying, event planning, and monthly...
- The South Carolina Department of Administration, Office of Technology and Information Services, is soliciting proposals through RFP 5400026124 on behalf of the K-12 School Technology Initiative Committee for comprehensive fiber services for the Orangeburg School District. The procurement seeks leased lit fiber services, leased dark fiber services, and related maintenance across seven distinct lots, serving six school locations including Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, Maintenance and...
- The South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Technology Operations, is conducting a comprehensive dark fiber services procurement on behalf of the K-12 School Technology Initiative Committee for three school districts: Lexington 1, Laurens 55, and Orangeburg 5. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide cost-effective solutions for installation and use of dark fiber and leased lit fiber services to interconnect schools to district hub facilities. The procurement is...
- The South Carolina Department of Administration's Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is soliciting proposals for E-Rate Fiber Services across three school districts: Laurens 55, Lexington 1, and Orangeburg. The solicitation covers three distinct service lots: Lot 1 (Leased Lit Fiber Services), Lot 2 (Dark Fiber Leasing), and Lot 3 (Dark Fiber Services with Maintenance and Operations), targeting approximately 90 school facilities requiring connectivity services. The...
- The South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Technology Operations (DTO) is seeking qualified vendors to provide a statewide term contract for dark fiber services on behalf of the state and three school districts: Laurens 55, Orangeburg 5, and Lexington 1. The procurement aims to establish a multivendor agreement to lease high-capacity dark fiber infrastructure across all 46 counties in South Carolina, enhancing network connectivity for state agencies and using governmental units...
- The State of South Carolina's Office of Regulatory Staff, on behalf of the South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO), is seeking a consultant to develop and implement a comprehensive Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) program for Richland County and statewide. The primary objective is to create a five-year strategic broadband plan that will be incorporated into the state's BEAD Initial Proposal for the National Telecommunications and Information...
- The South Carolina Department of Administration's Division of Technology Operations (DTO) is issuing a Firm Fixed Price Bid (FPB) solicitation for statewide cable and wiring services across all 46 counties, targeting state agencies, public schools, higher education institutions, and local government entities. The procurement is divided into three distinct lots: Lot 1 covers inside wiring parts and labor, Lot 2 focuses on outside wiring parts and labor, and Lot 3 encompasses design and...
The State of South Carolina, through the Department of Administration's Division of Technology Operations, is procuring statewide satellite internet services via a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on November 7, 2019. The solicitation seeks to establish a multi-vendor contract for satellite internet connectivity across two distinct service lots: LOT 1 targeting state parks and welcome centers, and LOT 2 focusing on K-12 public schools and public libraries. Key objectives include providing reliable, comprehensive internet connectivity through satellite technologies with specific service level agreements (SLAs) and performance expectations. Vendors must submit all-inclusive flat-rate pricing with no additional installation or one-time costs, and the contract will encompass three base years with four optional one-year renewal periods. The proposal submission deadline is November 25, 2019, at 11:00 AM EST, with a planned contract award date of December 17, 2019. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, technical capabilities, service reliability, and the ability to meet the state's specific connectivity requirements across diverse geographic locations. Vendors must maintain their offer validity for a minimum of 120 calendar days after the opening date and are expected to provide comprehensive satellite internet services that meet the state's operational needs. The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses, though the state appears open to diverse vendor participation. Offerors are not disqualified if they lack e-Rate participation or SPIN numbers, suggesting flexibility in vendor qualifications. The state has indicated willingness to negotiate certain contract terms with responsive and responsible offerors, including provisions related to insurance compliance, liability limitations, and contract assignments. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the multi-vendor approach suggests the state anticipates significant variation in potential service offerings and pricing structures. The procurement allows vendors to submit pricing for multiple service tiers and options, with the understanding that bidders are not required to provide pricing for every potential configuration to remain eligible for award. The contract's comprehensive approach suggests a potential significant investment in statewide satellite internet infrastructure, designed to support educational institutions, public parks, and state welcome centers with reliable connectivity solutions.
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Amendment 2- Q&A.docx | 51KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Parks and speeds.xlsx | 12KB | Spreadsheet | 11/20/25 | |
Pricing template.xlsx | 21KB | Spreadsheet | 11/20/25 | |
Amendment 1.docx | 38KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Solicitation.docx | 2MB | Document | 11/20/25 |