Opportunity
Placer Bids and Tenders #20274
Placer County Broadband Infrastructure Installation and Internet Service RFQ
Posted
April 14, 2022
Respond By
April 21, 2022
Identifier
20274
NAICS
517311, 517810
Placer County is seeking qualified firms to expand broadband infrastructure and provide internet service to underserved communities: - Government Buyer: - County of Placer (local government) - Products and Services Requested: - Installation of broadband infrastructure hardware at multiple county locations - Provision of internet service with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload - Preference for symmetrical service exceeding 100 Mbps - Telecommunications services (data/voice cabling) - Information technology hardware and software (including GIS, servers, storage, GPS products) - Professional consulting services related to IT - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers must meet or exceed federal minimum broadband standards - Preference for higher-speed, symmetrical internet service - Qualified List of approximately ten contractors to be established - List valid for three years, with two optional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services will be provided on an as-needed basis at multiple locations throughout Placer County
Description
The County of Placer is seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide broadband infrastructure hardware installation and internet service across multiple locations within the county. The services aim to meet or exceed federal broadband standards of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds, with preference for providers offering symmetrical service greater than 100 Mbps. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) intends to establish a list of approximately ten qualified contractors for a three-year period, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. The contract will be awarded on an as-needed basis to support broadband expansion in underserved communities.