7966-20240809091206 Sunflower

The Board of Supervisors of Sunflower County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the Sunflower Broadband Project, which aims to expand high-speed broadband internet access in rural and underserved areas across the county. The project involves the installation of approximately 3,000 miles of fiber-optic cable, 200 wireless access points, and associated network equipment. Qualified vendors are invited to submit proposals to design, construct, and maintain the broadband network infrastructure. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for July 15, 2024, and site visits will be conducted from July 16-31, 2024. Proposals are due on September 3, 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.

The procurement opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or possible award value for this project is also not specified.