Community Anchor Institution (CAI) Broadband Assessment & Verification

The contract seeks a subcontractor to assess and verify broadband service levels at Community Anchor Institutions within South Carolina to ensure they meet the mandated 1 Gbps symmetrical service target. The work involves conducting performance testing according to federal reporting standards to validate connectivity speeds, reliability, and overall service quality across designated sites such as schools, libraries, and healthcare centers. This verification process is critical to confirm compliance with federal broadband equity goals and will require meticulous documentation and data collection aligned with established benchmarks. The solicitation, issued by the Clover School District under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services, is open for responses until May 27, 2026. While no set-aside designation or specific location details are provided, performance is expected to occur throughout the state wherever Community Anchor Institutions are located under the district’s purview. The contracting entity is focused on objective, standardized evaluation methods to ensure transparency and accountability in broadband service delivery, with results potentially influencing future funding allocations and infrastructure investments.