Admin scan_2013_01_14_15_23_48_158.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Regional Telecommunications Authority (RTA) for broadband infrastructure services in the North Regional Counties. The RFP requests proposals for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a fiber optic broadband network to provide high-speed internet access to residential and commercial customers across the 8-county region. The project overview calls for the deployment of approximately 2,500 miles of fiber optic cable and related equipment, with a targeted completion date of December 31, 2023. Mandatory bidder's conferences are scheduled for January 28th and February 4th, and proposals are due by March 15th. The RTA anticipates awarding the contract by April 30th, with an initial 5-year term and two 3-year renewal options.

The RFP outlines pricing to be based on a per-mile construction cost, as well as monthly recurring fees for network operations and maintenance. A 25% small business set-aside is designated, and the RTA notes the incumbent provider has been the county's sole broadband supplier for the past 10 years. Funding for this project will be provided through a combination of state infrastructure grants and local bond measures, with a total project budget not to exceed $75 million.