Broadband Telecom Reseller and provider management

The State of Colorado's Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a comprehensive Broadband Telecom Reseller and Provider Management services contract through RFP 2025-013. The procurement aims to identify a vendor to manage and optimize broadband telecommunications services for state offices, with a specific focus on last-mile connectivity across approximately 250 current locations, with potential expansion to 800 locations during the contract period. Key deliverables include sourcing and procuring broadband services, managing end-to-end provisioning, overseeing vendor relationships, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs), and providing ongoing support and optimization of telecommunications infrastructure. The evaluation will be multifaceted, with 30% weight on technical solution, 25% on project management, 20% on experience and references, and 25% on pricing, requiring a minimum 70% technical score to advance. The solicitation timeline includes a virtual pre-proposal meeting on 4/23/2025, a written inquiry deadline of 4/30/2025, and a vendor response submission deadline of 5/21/2025, with proposals to be submitted online through BidNet Direct.

The state has established specific set-aside goals, targeting at least 3% of contract value for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are incorporated in Colorado or maintain a Colorado business presence. Vendors must comply with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 Level AA) and disclose any potential conflicts of interest or anticipated performance outside of Colorado. The initial contract term is three years, with potential for two additional one-year renewals, bringing the total possible duration to five years. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the state emphasizes the need for vendors to demonstrate expertise in managing diverse broadband services, including support for rural and remote locations. The procurement allows for potential award to a single or multiple vendors, with the state reserving the right to conduct clarification discussions, oral presentations, and request best and final offer (BAFO) processes to ensure the most advantageous proposal is selected. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the contract and the potential for serving up to 800 locations suggests a significant procurement value.