Missouri Broadband Availability Mapping - DED

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFPT30034902302952) for Missouri Broadband Availability Mapping services, seeking vendors to comprehensively map broadband availability across the state. The procurement seeks a one-year contract to develop detailed broadband infrastructure mapping, with services to be delivered to the Office of Broadband Development. Key deliverables include multiple mapping requirements, such as a Fixed Availability Field Map and a BSL Fabric Field Map, which will help identify current broadband coverage and gaps in Missouri's telecommunications infrastructure. The solicitation includes extensive technical requirements, with specific attachments detailing cybersecurity standards, milestone lists, and federal funding compliance expectations. A pre-proposal teleconference is scheduled for July 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM CT, and vendors must submit their electronic responses through the MissouriBUYS system by August 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate technical capabilities in geospatial mapping, data collection, and analysis of broadband infrastructure, with a focus on creating comprehensive and accurate mapping of service availability.

The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project is funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which introduces specific federal compliance requirements for potential contractors. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation indicates that vendors must meet extensive federal subrecipient requirements and comply with specific cybersecurity standards. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the Department of Economic Development Office of Broadband Development. Although the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the mapping project and its federal funding source suggest a potentially significant investment in understanding and improving Missouri's broadband infrastructure. Vendors should anticipate providing detailed technical capabilities and demonstrating expertise in broadband mapping and geospatial data analysis to be competitive in this procurement.