RFQ# ITT72 MAPC Redwood KBT ISP2025

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) ITT72 for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) contract on behalf of KBT, Limited Partnership, located in Lynn, Massachusetts. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide a public Wi-Fi network at King's Beach Tower with a comprehensive internet service solution. Specifically, the contract requires delivering a 1 Gigabit/s symmetrical fiber optic connection with managed internet service and support, with additional pricing options for 2, 3, and 5 Gigabit/ps circuits. The optional vendor conference is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 2 PM ET via Zoom, with an optional site visit on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 2 PM ET. Quotes are due Monday, June 30, 2025, at 3 PM ET, with an anticipated award in early July 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for years two and three at the partner's discretion. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including qualifications, references, network design, Service Level Agreements, and various certifications covering tax compliance, conflict of interest, and labor standards.

The project is specifically funded by a Massachusetts Broadband Institute grant aimed at expanding internet access and reducing the digital divide, with a focus on providing free public Wi-Fi at properties impacting low-income residents. MAPC actively encourages participation from small and minority businesses, veteran's and women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. The estimated contract value is $50,000 per year for the 1 Gigabit/ps option, with potential for additional bandwidth pricing. Vendors will be required to comply with prevailing wage requirements as detailed in the Attachment D - Prevailing Wage Worksheet, which outlines comprehensive wage rates for various construction trades and job classifications. The project involves specific compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27H, ensuring fair compensation for workers. Contractors must register apprentices with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards and submit weekly payroll reports. The contract will require detailed documentation of workforce compensation and adherence to established wage standards across different trade classifications.