RFSQ_ResidentialBroadband(July2022).pdf

This is a Request for Statements of Qualification (RFSQ) issued by the County of Los Angeles, Internal Services Department, seeking qualified companies to establish Master Agreements for the installation and operation of community broadband networks serving residential areas throughout Los Angeles County. The County will use this RFSQ to competitively solicit and award work orders for broadband network deployment in demonstration neighborhoods. Requested services encompass the full spectrum of broadband infrastructure development and operations, including network architecture and design planning, equipment procurement, installation planning and implementation, infrastructure testing and system operations validation, residential connection services, ongoing network operation and monitoring, and end-user customer support. The initiative aims to expedite broadband access expansion across the County while enhancing economic and educational opportunities for residents in targeted regions and households.

The RFSQ establishes a Master Agreement framework under which the County will issue individual work orders for specific broadband deployment projects. Specific response deadlines, due dates, site visit schedules, and bidder conference details are referenced within the document but would be detailed in the full RFSQ requirements. Award determinations and contract terms, including any renewal options, follow the County's standard procurement processes for Master Agreements. Pricing and cost structures will be evaluated as part of the competitive selection process, with consideration given to the County's funding sources and budgetary allocations for broadband infrastructure expansion initiatives.