Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Broadband Installation for Devils Fork State Park

This notice announces a sole‑source procurement by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to replace unreliable cellular campground and bathhouse connections with fiber‑to‑the‑home broadband at Devils Fork State Park. West Carolina Telephone Cooperative Inc (WC Fiber) is the sole provider, partnering with Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative to deliver the service across several counties. The effort aims to provide consistent public Wi‑Fi and improve connectivity for park visitors. • Scope: Installation of fiber broadband for campground and bathhouse facilities at Devils Fork State Park. • Vendor: West Carolina Telephone Cooperative Inc, the exclusive fiber provider for the region. • Value: Fixed contract amount of $64,156.25, indicating a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed‑price arrangement. • Rationale: Cellular solutions were deemed unreliable; fiber offers a more stable, high‑capacity network for public Wi‑Fi.