ITT72-Fiber Internet Service for two Somerville Housing Authority properties

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), acting on behalf of the Somerville Housing Authority, is seeking qualified Massachusetts State Contract ITT72 Category 6 Vendors to provide internet service and establish a public Wi-Fi network for two housing properties: Weston Manor and Properzi Manor in Somerville, Massachusetts. The procurement aims to secure a 1 Gigabit/ps symmetrical fiber optic connection with managed Internet Service and comprehensive support for residents. Key deliverables include 99.9% network uptime, 24/7 technical support, and a fully operational public Wi-Fi infrastructure. The RFQ requires vendors to provide all necessary equipment, installation services, and ongoing technical management. Vendors must attend a mandatory vendor conference on April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET via Zoom, with an optional site visit scheduled for April 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET. Quotes are due on April 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with an anticipated contract award in early May 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, service reliability, pricing, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

The procurement encourages participation from small, minority, veteran-owned, and women's business enterprises, with specific set-aside considerations for disadvantaged businesses. The project is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, with a primary objective of expanding internet access and reducing the digital divide. Installation services are capped at $50,000 and will be subject to prevailing wage requirements as outlined in the attached Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards Prevailing Wage Rates document. The contract is initially structured for one year with options to renew for two additional years. The estimated contract value is $30,000 per year for the 1 Gigabit option, with pricing also requested for 2, 3, and 5 Gigabit service levels. Vendors must comply with various regulatory requirements, including proper documentation of apprenticeship training, weekly payroll reporting, and adherence to wage documentation standards. The selected vendor will be responsible for integrating the new network infrastructure with the existing housing authority properties while ensuring minimal disruption to current operations.