County continues broadband financing partnership with Bug Tussel | Marathon County | BUG TUSSEL

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$25M conduit bond (2021); $2.688M PSC grant (2022); $8M loan (2024); $16.13M BEAD award with $8.76M minimum match; over $39.8M invested since 2021

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

Conduit bond issued 2021; PSC grant 2022; loan 2024; BEAD build-out within four years of grant agreement

Renewal

Conduit bond and loan are existing financing instruments; BEAD grants require completion of 21,000 broadband serviceable locations within four years of signing grant agreements, implying future financing rounds. Physical access rights to dark fiber and towers are structured for up to a 30-year maximum term with renewals.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Marathon County Infrastructure Committee Agenda 2026-09-03

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by Marathon County?

Bug Tussel was awarded this utilities contract by Marathon County, as recorded on September 3, 2026. The contract value is $25M conduit bond (2021); $2.688M PSC grant (2022); $8M loan (2024); $16.13M BEAD award with $8.76M minimum match; over $39.8M invested since 2021.

How much is the Bug Tussel contract with Marathon County worth?

The Bug Tussel contract with Marathon County is valued at $25M conduit bond (2021); $2.688M PSC grant (2022); $8M loan (2024); $16.13M BEAD award with $8.76M minimum match; over $39.8M invested since 2021, covering utilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Marathon County Infrastructure Committee Agenda 2026-09-03 (Agenda), dated September 3, 2026 from Marathon County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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