7966-20240809091206 SUNFLOWER.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for the Sunflower Broadband Project. The project aims to expand high-speed broadband internet access in rural and underserved areas across the state of Kansas.

KDOT is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to design, construct, and maintain a broadband network infrastructure. The project involves the installation of approximately 3,000 miles of fiber-optic cable, 200 wireless access points, and associated network equipment. Proposals are due on August 9, 2024, and the contract is expected to be awarded on September 15, 2024. The initial contract term is for 5 years, with options to renew for up to 3 additional 5-year periods. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for July 15, 2024, and site visits will be conducted from July 16-31, 2024.