Public Safety Fiber Optic & Communication Project

The Town of Bedford, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for the design and installation of a town-wide public safety fiber optic and communication project. The project includes the design and installation of a fiber optic network, switches, a VoIP phone system, microwave dishes, and other public safety related items. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 7, 2017, and proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on June 21, 2017 at the Town Manager's office. Bid specifications will be available on May 25, 2017 by emailing Marcia Pyles of the Facilities Department. Proposals must remain valid for 180 calendar days after the proposal opening. The RFP does not include any information on pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, or other salient financial details. The document also does not mention any contract term or renewal options.

The RFP does not provide any information on set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include any possible award values or budget ranges.