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South Carolina school and library internet access and managed router services

South Carolina is seeking internet connectivity and related services for schools and libraries across the state. - Government buyer: South Carolina Department of Administration, Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS), acting for a statewide schools and libraries consortium; the attachment also identifies SofSC Agency. - Requested services: Category 1 standalone internet access with bandwidth options from 10 Mbps to 50 Gbps, plus managed internet router service. DDoS-protected and unprotected monthly pricing was requested in the initial release; the latest notice omits the earlier instruction to provide fixed prices across available bandwidth options. - Quantity and pricing details: The approximately 2,000 entities are a sample figure, not a guaranteed service volume. The attachment lists one 50 Mb Internet service line, part number ETHR.123456.SPC, with a stated charge of $1,234; it does not establish a total contract value. - OEMs and vendors: No internet provider, manufacturer, or other vendor is named. No OEM is identified. - Notable requirements: Category 1 services only; no Category 2 services are requested. The latest notice provides a replacement pricing spreadsheet, while the FCC Form 470 attachment is unchanged.

Description

The State of South Carolina seeks bids from qualified service providers to provide internet services to South Carolina schools and libraries. The request is for Category 1 standalone internet access, with a stated bandwidth range of 10 Mbps to 50 Gbps. The listed quantity of 2,000 entities is a sample value and is not a guarantee of bid value; no Category 2 services are requested. Bidders must follow South Carolina procurement rules and may not contact state employees about the solicitation except for the Procurement Director listed in the solicitation.

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