Project Information

Bid Title

Broadband Infrastructure Development

Issuing Agency

City of Athens

Location

Georgia

Published Date

Mar 18, 2025

Closing Date

Apr 17, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

24037

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Project Description

Bid Number:	24037
Bid Title:	Broadband Infrastructure Development
Category:	Construction
Status:	Open

Description: Qualified internet service providers and/or network owners are invited to submit a qualifications package (Phase 1) and if deemed qualified submit a proposal package (Phase 2) for consideration to partner with the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov/Owner), for design, construction and implementation of a County middle-mile ring or Backbone system. ACCGov is not actively pursuing operating a broadband network or offering service as a competitor to existing internet service providers. ACCGov’s interest is in collaborating with an internet service provider and/or network owner to ensure universal connectivity for ACCGov and Clarke County (County) through the development and construction of a Backbone system. The Backbone system is expected to provide connectivity at a minimum via an 864-count fiber optic cable, with availability for direct service to ACCGov facilities which will include fire stations, police stations, and pollution control, etc. In addition, the backbone fiber cable can provide fiber connectivity for existing and future cell tower locations, with available spare dark fibers are available for lease or expansion of future technologies. Publication Date/Time: 3/18/2025 3:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 4/17/2025 4:00 PM Bid Opening Information: PRIVATE Pre-bid Meeting: Mandatory Contact Person: Inquiries regarding proposals should be made to Toro Holt, Senior Buyer 706-340-1742, or purchasing@accgov.com. Technical questions may be directed to Derek Doster, ACCGov SPLOST Project Administrator at 706-613-3025 or email: derek.doster@accgov.com. Download Available: YES Fee: NONE Business Hours: 08:00 AM TO 05:00 PM Qualifications: A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference to respond to all inquiries with regards to this project will be held via On-Line teleconference at 10:00 AM ET, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Potential offerors are required to attend. To join the pre-proposal conference, use the following link: See Documents for link This should serve as an opportunity to fully understand the scope and raise any other questions or concerns. While site survey prior to RFQP response is not a requirement, offerors are encouraged to drive the market to get familiar with the area and scope. ACCGov will not host a site visit as part of the RFQP process. Related Documents: 24037 RFQP Broadband Phase 1

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541513Computer Facilities Management Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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