Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

This sole‑source contract awards West Carolina Telephone‑WCTEL the provision of fiber optic internet, high‑speed broadband, and cable services to Hickory Knob State Park. The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism justified the sole‑source award under S.C. Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560, indicating a need for specialized telecommunications infrastructure at the park. The contract value is approximately $61,758.60, and the agency’s procurement manager, Alicia Sanders, can be contacted for further details. • Scope: Installation and maintenance of fiber optic and broadband services for a state park. • Vendor: West Carolina Telephone‑WCTEL (single‑vendor award). • Procurement: Sole source under state code, no competitive bidding required. • Contact: Agency procurement manager Alicia Sanders (phone (803) 734‑1302).