South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV), in accordance with §11-35-1570 (B) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, is announcing the intent to award of an emergency contract to Heartland Video Systems for a total potential value of $516,678.08. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased emphasis on the delivery of instructional content to families in areas where there is limited or zero internet capacity. The implementation of datacasting infrastructure will allow us to send instructional content to students in a manner that replicates the personalized learning experience for students without internet access. It is essential to ensure that students have an immediate way to receive materials if they are operating ina virtual learning environment. If students do not receive materials, the gap in their learning and skill acquisition will continue to increase. Further, it is imperative that we work collaboratively with the SC Department of Education to meet the needs of this population. Neglecting the needs of this population will prove to be a threat to the states’ critical economy. Datacasting technology and services will increase the state’s ability to provide efficient and safe education to our citizens.

Protests:

Bidder's right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement. Protests must be in writing to: Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201 or protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov