Request for Proposals for Establishing Indoor Community WiFi Hotspots in Gateway Cities and the Oute

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, on behalf of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified providers to establish and maintain one or more indoor community WiFi hotspots in Gateway Cities and the Outer Cape of Massachusetts through June 30, 2021. The RFP seeks proposals to identify appropriate building locations, install and configure equipment, provide internet connectivity, and maintain the hotspots. Respondents must comply with the proposal submission requirements and provide detailed budgets for installation, equipment, internet fees, and other costs. The RFP outlines evaluation criteria focused on the respondent's experience, technical approach, accessibility, public health protections, pricing, and schedule, as well as the number of eligible municipalities served. Proposals are due by December 29, 2020, and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative will provide financial support to the selected respondent(s).

The RFP does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the RFP does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP provides a budget template for respondents to propose total not-to-exceed costs for each hotspot location, but does not list any award values or budget ranges.