Guilford County NC MUNIS #20032

Guilford County Broadband Fiber Optics Gap Analysis Services Solicitation

Guilford County, North Carolina is seeking qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive Broadband Fiber Optics Gap Analysis to inform future broadband development and investment strategies. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department, Greensboro, NC - Scope of Work: - Develop a Gaps and Needs Infrastructure Analysis Report using data from private and public sectors - Map existing broadband infrastructure, community anchor institutions, healthcare organizations, and public Wi-Fi zones - Collect demand data from businesses, farms, educational institutions, government, and residents - Analyze ISP coverage and infrastructure - Compile asset inventories and assess digital readiness - Facilitate at least ten community and stakeholder meetings (five focused on gaps/needs, five on strategic approaches) - Produce detailed mapping products for planning and stakeholder use - Convene and facilitate a broadband task force for county-wide activities - Provide additional hourly consulting as needed - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation with a 10% goal - Detailed insurance coverage required - Project completion options: 60, 90, or 120 days (with alternate pricing for each) - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term is one year, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods

Description

Guilford County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to develop a Gaps and Needs Infrastructure Analysis Report using the best data available from private and public sectors. The project aims to identify broadband infrastructure gaps and needs to inform future development and investment strategies, including the use of anticipated American Rescue Plan Act funding. The scope includes demand data collection, mapping of existing infrastructure, community meetings, stakeholder focus groups, and the development of a broadband task force and action plan. The contract term is initially one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

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