City Wide Fiber Project

The City of New Britain, Connecticut has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation numbered 4102 for a comprehensive City Wide Fiber Project located in Hartford County. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide fiber optic broadband infrastructure that will serve city assets, residents, and businesses, with the primary objective of delivering affordable and expansive broadband connectivity. The solicitation is designed to select a vendor capable of designing, implementing, and potentially maintaining a citywide fiber network that can support municipal operations and provide high-speed internet access to the community. The RFP was released on April 6, 2022, with a proposal submission deadline of April 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT. A vendor Q&A period is available from April 6, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT until April 29, 2022 at 10:45 AM EDT, during which potential bidders can submit clarifying questions to the designated contact, Jack Pieper. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to submit proposals. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration with the proposed fiber network. The RFP documentation does not include an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific line-item pricing requirements, suggesting that vendors are expected to provide comprehensive, solution-oriented proposals that address the city's broad fiber infrastructure needs. The point of contact for the solicitation is Jack Pieper, who can be reached at the City of New Britain, located at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the solicitation implies that proposals will be assessed based on their ability to meet the city's objectives of providing comprehensive, affordable fiber optic broadband infrastructure.