Reynoldsburg Civicplus #Reynoldsburg Fiber RFI

City of Reynoldsburg RFI for Citywide Fiber-Optic Broadband Infrastructure

The City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Development Department) is seeking information from qualified entities regarding the development of a citywide fiber-optic broadband infrastructure network. - Government Buyer: - City of Reynoldsburg, Development Department (Development Director: Eric Meyer) - Scope of RFI: - Design, construction, and operation of an underground conduit and fiber network - Coverage includes major corridors: East Main Street, Broad Street, Brice Road, Waggoner Rd., Taylor Rd., and Summit Rd. - Network to be structured in a redundant ring architecture - Open to various partnership and ownership models (municipal, public-private, provider-owned) - Requested Information: - Network design details (fiber counts, conduit specifications) - Construction approaches (e.g., microtrenching, directional boring) - Operations and maintenance models (including NOC capabilities and restoration processes) - Service delivery options (dark fiber, lit services, managed services) - Interconnection strategies with regional/statewide fiber backbones - Financial structures, cost estimates, and revenue models - Digital inclusion programs and support for anchor institutions (schools, hospitals, libraries) - Notable Requirements: - Multi-jurisdictional coordination - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Ability to support smart city applications and economic development - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is open to all qualified entities - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific product quantities or part numbers are requested at this stage (information-gathering only)

Description

The City of Reynoldsburg is seeking information from qualified entities regarding the design, construction, operation, and potential partnership structures for a fiber-optic network within the City and surrounding areas. The project aims to develop an underground conduit and fiber network to support city operations, economic development, and community connectivity. The City is interested in various ownership and partnership models and is evaluating network design, construction approaches, and financial structures. Responses to this RFI will inform potential future procurement actions but do not constitute a solicitation or contract.

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