South Carolina Business Opportunities #55156

Sole Source Fiber Internet Services for SC Housing Authority Facility in Columbia, SC

This procurement seeks to secure fiber internet services for the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) facility in Columbia, SC. - Government Buyer: - South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) - OEMs and Vendors: - Verizon Business Network Services, Inc. (only OEM/vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber internet service for SC Housing facility at 300C Outlet Pointe Blvd, Columbia, SC - No specific part numbers or quantities beyond the service itself - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source and emergency acquisition due to immediate service need - Verizon is the only provider with existing fiber infrastructure at the location - Service required because of South Carolina Department of Transportation's I-26 project impacting the state's backbone network - No other vendors have confirmed unaffected fiber lines - Estimated contract value: $570,000 for an initial one-year term with four additional one-year renewal options

Description

The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) intends to award a sole source contract valued at $570,000 for one initial year with four one-year renewal options to Verizon Business Network Services, Inc. Verizon is currently providing fiber internet to SC Housing and is the only vendor with fiber in the specified Columbia, SC facility. This procurement is due to the SC DOT I-26 project impacting existing state-provided backbone services, and Verizon can begin services immediately. No other vendor has confirmed fiber availability unaffected by the project.

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