BEAD IMPLEMENTATION

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority is seeking a contractor to execute the implementation of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program in South Carolina. This effort will coordinate federal broadband funding, plan network roll‑out, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. The work will likely involve project management, technical design, stakeholder outreach, and reporting on deployment milestones. • Coordinate and administer the BEAD federal grant funding for broadband projects. • Develop and execute a statewide broadband deployment plan, including site surveys and infrastructure design. • Manage contracts, monitor progress, and provide compliance reporting to state and federal agencies.