E-Rate #5400030211

South Carolina statewide school and library internet access and network services

South Carolina is seeking a provider for statewide internet and related network services for participating schools and libraries through its E-Rate program. - Government buyer: State of South Carolina, Department of Administration, Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS). - Requested services: - Category 1 dedicated internet access for K–12 schools and libraries, with bandwidth from 10 Mbps to 50 Gbps. The detailed solicitation describes approximately 220 circuits; a separate FCC application lists 2,000 eligible entities as a sample value, not a guaranteed service quantity. - Managed internet router services, including monitoring, configuration management, reporting, troubleshooting, and security support. - Separately priced, managed 24/7/365 DDoS detection and mitigation. - Primary and secondary DNS when requested. - Key requirements include installation and initial configuration, at least 99.99% monthly availability, latency of 5 ms or less, diverse connectivity through at least three upstream ISPs, 24/7 network monitoring and support, reporting, and E-Rate compliance. Data transport services are out of scope. DDoS protection is identified as E-Rate-ineligible unless funding is permitted by applicable authority. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective bidders are named in the provided materials. - The estimated performance period is five years with two one-year renewal options; the solicitation references FY2027–FY2032 and an estimated maximum term extending through FY2034. Exact start and end dates are not specified here.

Description

The State of South Carolina seeks bids from service providers for standalone internet access services to South Carolina schools and libraries. The listed bandwidth range is 10 Mbps to 50 Gbps, and the form states that quantities and entities served are sample values and do not guarantee bid value. No Category 2 services are requested. Prospective vendors must follow the State of South Carolina procurement rules and may not contact state employees about the solicitation except for the listed Procurement Director.

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