4102_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of New Britain, Connecticut, for a City Wide Fiber Project (Solicitation Number 4102). The RFP seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive fiber optic broadband infrastructure to serve city assets, residents, and businesses, with a focus on delivering affordable broadband connectivity. The solicitation was released on April 6, 2022, with a proposal submission deadline of April 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM EDT. A vendor Q&A period is available from April 6, 2022, at 4:30 PM EDT until April 29, 2022, at 10:45 AM EDT, allowing potential bidders to submit clarifying questions to the designated contact, Jack Pieper.

The RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or line-item pricing requirements, suggesting that vendors are expected to provide solution-oriented proposals addressing the city's fiber infrastructure needs. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with no apparent set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration with the proposed fiber network. The point of contact is Jack Pieper, located at the City of New Britain, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051.