4102_Jun_16_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of New Britain, Connecticut, solicitation number 4102, for a City Wide Fiber Project. The RFP seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive fiber optic broadband infrastructure to serve city assets, residents, and businesses. 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 was 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 specific line-item pricing requirements. Delivery terms are set as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The solicitation is open to all vendors and does not include set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure. The primary objective is to select a vendor capable of designing, implementing, and potentially maintaining a citywide fiber network that supports municipal operations and provides high-speed internet access to the community. The point of contact is Jack Pieper at the City of New Britain, located at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051.