The government authority in Darlington, South Carolina seeks a vendor to provide wide area network services connecting District locations. The required services include monthly recurring charges, special construction fees, and basic installation costs, with pricing options for network speeds of 150 Mbps, 1, 10, and 20 Gbps as specified in the provided worksheets.

Special construction charges eligible for Category One support cover network facility construction, design and engineering, and project management. The District prefers solutions with direct connections to the network hub, and respondents must clearly illustrate proposed construction routes; alternative network designs or proposals that maximize cost effectiveness in line with E–Rate guidance will also be considered.

Service activation should be transparent, with any required downtime approved by District personnel. The solution must offer a network operations center with 24x7x365 customer support including problem tracking, resolution, and escalation management. An escalation procedure will be available for unresolved issues, with contact information shared upon finalization of the implementation schedule. Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by March 5, 2026.