TELECOMMUNICATIONS-BROADBAND CONSULTING
- 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 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 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 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...
- The State of South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Technology Operations, is seeking qualified contractors for a statewide cable and wiring services contract through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation number 5400021122. The procurement is structured across three distinct lots: Lot 1 (Inside Wiring), Lot 2 (Outside Wiring), and Lot 3 (Design and Engineering Services), targeting installation of optical fiber, copper cabling, and inside wiring for public schools,...
- 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 Public Service Commission of South Carolina is seeking consulting and expert services for evaluating avoided cost rates, methodologies, terms, calculations, and conditions across three specific electrical utility dockets: Docket No. 2023-15-E (Dominion Energy South Carolina), Docket No. 2023-16-E (Duke Energy Carolinas), and Docket No. 2023-17-E (Duke Energy Progress). The solicitation requires qualified independent third-party consultants who can provide comprehensive technical analysis and...
- The State of South Carolina Department of Administration, Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is seeking a comprehensive Switched Long-Distance Telephony Services contract to serve all 46 counties in the state, with a specific focus on Richland County. The procurement aims to replace the existing contract and establish a single-vendor statewide solution for telecommunications services, including outward special access, switched access long-distance, toll-free services,...
- The Public Service Commission of South Carolina is soliciting Request for Proposal (RFP) consulting services for avoided costs proceedings across three specific utility dockets involving Dominion Energy South Carolina and Duke Energy's Carolina and Progress subsidiaries. The procurement seeks qualified, independent third-party consultants to evaluate avoided cost rates, methodologies, terms, calculations, and conditions for these utility proceedings. Consultants must be prepared to participate...
- 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 Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) is seeking technical and regulatory telecommunications and broadband consulting services through a fixed-price bid solicitation. The procurement is targeting qualified consultants to provide comprehensive support for ORS's telecommunications and broadband initiatives in Richland County and across South Carolina. Required services include network design development, statewide broadband planning, content and graphic design, onsite infrastructure inspections, strategic planning, and expert testimony before governmental entities. Mandatory qualifications for offerors include a minimum of 10 years of telecommunications regulatory experience, a bachelor's degree in information technology or related field, a valid driver's license, ability to travel within South Carolina, and strong knowledge of broadband service delivery requirements. The solicitation requires online proposal submission by January 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET, with questions due by December 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM ET. Initial award was scheduled for posting on January 18, 2022, with potential quarterly reviews for late bids through 2026. The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning January 28, 2022, with four optional one-year renewal terms, potentially extending the contract to a maximum five-year period ending January 27, 2027. Pricing is fixed at a maximum of $150 per hour for consultant services, with travel time reimbursed at one-half the hourly rate and mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard business rate. The estimated total contract value across all awarded vendors will not exceed $250,000 annually in aggregate. Offerors must submit a signed cover page, narrative statement demonstrating experience and qualifications, staff resumes, and insurance policy summaries. The state will evaluate proposals based on experience, qualifications, insurance coverage (minimum $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence), and ability to meet mandatory requirements. Vendors must register with South Carolina's procurement system and maintain active vendor registration status throughout contract performance.
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Solicitation.rtf | 602KB | Plain Text | 11/20/25 | |
Amendment 1.rtf | 217KB | Plain Text | 11/20/25 |