Clark County Broadband Expansion Project RFQ 2022
Clark CountyCounty · Clark County, KY- Due
- Mar 11, 2022
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 12, 2022
- Primary contact
- Aric Kaskey
The 30-second brief
Clark County is seeking qualifications from firms to assess, design, and build a network for the expansion of high-speed internet in unserved and underserved areas. The project aims to leverage existing assets and utilize fiber-to-the-home as the primary delivery method, ensuring competitive rates and service plans for residents.
Assessment of current broadband availability, Network design and build, Turnkey solution for product and service delivery, Projected deployment timeline, Demonstration of long-term viability, Utilization of available technology, Obtainment of permits and licenses, Procurement, Permitting, And construction, Regulatory compliance.
Scoring rubric based on Service Delivery, Lowest cost per address, Lowest cost per 25/3 MB, Earliest service to addresses, Greatest number of Underserved address, Greatest number of Unserved addresses, Lowest Service plan, Student discount, Years of service in The industry, Lowest County Contribution.
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Summary
Clark County is seeking qualifications from firms to assess, design, and build a network for the expansion of high-speed internet in unserved and underserved areas.
The project aims to leverage existing assets and utilize fiber-to-the-home as the primary delivery method, ensuring competitive rates and service plans for residents.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Scoring rubric based on Service Delivery
- Lowest cost per address
- Lowest cost per 25/3 MB
- Earliest service to addresses
- Greatest number of Underserved address
- Greatest number of Unserved addresses
- Lowest Service plan
- Student discount
- Years of service in The industry
- Lowest County Contribution
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Assessment of current broadband availability
- Network design and build
- Turnkey solution for product and service delivery
- Projected deployment timeline
- Demonstration of long-term viability
- Utilization of available technology
- Obtainment of permits and licenses
- Procurement
- Permitting
- Construction
- Regulatory compliance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A
- Submit to
- Clark County Fiscal Court, 34 South Main Street, Winchester, KY 40391
- Scope location
- Clark County, Kentucky
- Reported agency
- Clark County Fiscal Court
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Clark County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 11, 2022. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Clark County Fiscal Court, 34 South Main Street, Winchester, KY 40391. For questions, contact Aric Kaskey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Clark County in KY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Aric Kaskey. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Assessment of current broadband availability, Network design and build, Turnkey solution for product and service delivery, Projected deployment timeline, Demonstration of long-term viability, Utilization of available technology, Obtainment of permits and licenses, Procurement, Permitting, And constr. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Scoring rubric based on Service Delivery, Lowest cost per address, Lowest cost per 25/3 MB, Earliest service to addresses, Greatest number of Underserved address, Greatest number of Unserved addresses..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Clark County?
All active and historical solicitations from Clark County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Clark County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Exhibit A. Review the full document from Clark County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Clark County, Kentucky. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.