Notice Of Intent To Sole Source By: South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV)

This sole‑source contract awards The Weather Company (WSI) a fully integrated professional broadcast weather system for South Carolina Educational Television. The system will support daily forecasting, severe weather coverage, and emergency response communications, delivering advanced graphics, real‑time data visualization, forecasting applications, and broadcast production interfaces. The contract is valued at approximately $250 K and spans three years, beginning in July 2026. • Scope: Provision, installation, and support of a proprietary broadcast‑weather software suite and hardware. • Duration: July 8 2026 – July 31 2029 (≈3 years). • Value: $249,948.21 (firm‑fixed‑price). • Procurement: Sole‑source under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560 due to the vendor’s unique, non‑substitutable technology.