California eProcure #23ITS0639

Consulting Services for California Broadband Funding and BEAD Program Support

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking consulting services to support broadband funding mandates under Senate Bill 156 and the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. - Government Buyer: - California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), managed through the California Department of Technology (CDT) Office of Statewide Technology Procurement (OSTP) - Scope of Services: - Consulting services to update and analyze the California Broadband Cost Model - Support for developing last-mile broadband funding areas and infrastructure deployment - Licensing and management of Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric data - Financial analysis for last-mile broadband providers - Development of a program data repository and planning/analytics application - Assistance to broadband program applicants - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory minimum 5% Small Business participation - Possession of an Electronic Vendor Application of Qualifications (eVAQ) from the California Department of Technology - Detailed cost worksheets for hourly rates and unanticipated tasks - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Period of performance includes a base year with two optional one-year extensions - Primary places of performance and contract management are at CPUC offices in San Francisco and Sacramento

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified bidders to provide consulting services to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to fulfill the mandates of Senate Bill 156. The procurement involves providing information technology and data management services related to broadband funding. The solicitation includes detailed bidder instructions, proposal requirements, and mandates a minimum 5% small business participation. Bidders must have an Electronic Vendor Application of Qualifications (eVAQ) with the California Department of Technology to be considered responsive.

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