Dark Fiber Connections Erate

This solicitation seeks to procure lit or dark fiber connections under the E‑Rate program for the Pickens County School District. The contract will cover design, installation, and testing of telecommunications fiber infrastructure to support broadband access for schools. The agency released an RFP on December 18 2025, later extended via Addendum 1 (January 2026) due to weather impacts, with a final proposal submission deadline of February 19 2026. The award was made to a single vendor (name undisclosed) and the work is expected to enable high‑speed network services across district facilities. • Scope includes provisioning dark‑fiber links, terminating fiber at school sites, and providing documentation for E‑Rate compliance. • The solicitation follows standard E‑Rate procurement guidelines and requires vendors to submit a completed Vendor Application Form and a W‑9. • Addendum 1 modifies the timeline only; no scope changes are indicated.