attachment-6-rfp-dbea-2026-01-locations.xlsx

This is a locations attachment file for a Request for Proposals issued by the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) for broadband infrastructure construction serving unserved locations throughout New Hampshire. The document provides a comprehensive list of 400+ project locations across 120+ municipalities in New Hampshire, identified by fabric identification numbers and geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). The RFP seeks qualified vendors to construct broadband infrastructure capable of delivering internet speeds of at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload to properties currently unserved or underserved with speeds below these thresholds. Applicants are not required to propose service to all listed locations within a municipality but may select specific project locations that align with their capability and capacity. The RFP was released on December 8, 2025, with vendor inquiries due by December 12, 2025, final agency responses by December 17, 2025, and proposals due electronically by December 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT. Vendor selection is anticipated for January 13, 2026, with a targeted Governor and Executive Council meeting on February 11, 2026. All projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.

Funding for this procurement is provided through Coronavirus Capital Project Funds, with a maximum total of $2,096,771 subject to Governor and Executive Council approval. Eligible applicants include New Hampshire municipalities, qualified internet service providers authorized to do business in the state, or both, with emphasis on cooperatives, non-profits, and government-affiliated entities. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including four municipal references, current client count, full-time employee details, and evidence of financial capability. Successful vendors are responsible for project completion, subsequent operation, and maintenance, with grant payments made upon substantial completion. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scoring system considering organizational structure (10 points), staff experience (20 points), work methodology (20 points), offered speeds (20 points), budget approach (10 points), and cost per passing (20 points). Vendors must provide a performance bond and comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate general liability coverage. All projects are subject to compliance review by the State of New Hampshire and the U.S. Department of Treasury.