Worcester Worcester #RFI-001

Worcester RFI for Citywide Fiber-to-the-Premises Broadband Network

The City of Worcester's Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking industry feedback on a potential citywide Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network. - Government Buyer: - Department of Innovation and Technology, City of Worcester - Scope of RFI: - Solicits input on design, installation, implementation, and operation of a citywide FTTP network - Aims for universal, gigabit-class internet access for residents, businesses, municipal facilities, and community institutions - Seeks ideas on technical solutions, deployment strategies, partnership models, and vendor capabilities - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities specified - Focus on industry expertise, technical design, construction methods, service offerings, pricing models, and digital inclusion strategies - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preference for 100% FTTP solution, but open to hybrid models if they meet performance and reliability standards - Carrier-grade reliability (minimum 99.95% uptime SLA) - Open-access network architecture - Affordable service tiers and digital inclusion initiatives - City will provide non-financial support (e.g., access to assets), but not direct funding for construction - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the RFI - Additional Information: - Responses will inform future broadband procurement and planning - No commitment to purchase or contract at this stage

Description

The City of Worcester is seeking information and ideas from industry stakeholders for the design, installation, implementation, and operation of a city-wide Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network. The network aims to provide reliable, gigabit-class internet connectivity to all residents, businesses, municipal facilities, and community institutions. The City desires a carrier-grade, highly reliable network with universal coverage, affordable access, digital inclusion, and support for municipal and smart city applications. This Request for Information (RFI) is a preliminary step to gather input on technical solutions, deployment approaches, partnership models, and vendor capabilities to inform future broadband initiatives.

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