RFP for Internet Service Providers to deploy, operate and maintain a Broadband Internet Network

Bid Title:RFP for Internet Service Providers to deploy, operate and maintain a Broadband Internet Network Category:CommissionersStatus:Open Description: REQUEST FOR RE-PROPOSALS FOR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DEPLOY, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A BROADBAND INTERNET NETWORK Ashtabula County, Ohio Board of County Commissioners has decided to re-request sealed proposals for Internet Service Providers to Deploy, Operate, and Maintain a Broadband Internet Network. Said proposals are to be sent to the Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Lisa Hawkins, Clerk of the Board, 25 W. Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 no later than 2:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023. This RFP reflects the commitment of the County to ensure high-speed broadband is available to as many local residents and businesses (collectively “premises”) as possible. The purpose of the RFP is to seek innovative or traditional broadband solutions from one or more Applicants proposing one or multiple solutions over all or

portions of the County. From these RFP responses, the County will select the best Applicant(s) to finalize project details by creation and execution of a contract with the County.This notice and proposal documents are available online at the Ashtabula County’s Website at www.ashtabulacounty.us/bids and accessible by clicking the Bid Opportunities tab on the left side of the screen. To access project information, click on the appropriate RFP link. All questions should be in writing and addressed to Lisa Hawkins, Clerk and sent via email to: document.write('llhawkins'+'@'+'ashtabulacounty.us')llhawkins@ashtabulacounty.us For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. by 1:00 p.m. on March 31, 2023 . This project will be funded by an ARC Grant, Local Funds and Provider Funds, as applicable. The Proposal may be obtained via the internet at www.ashtabulacounty.us/bids by clicking on “Bid Opportunities” on the left of the screen. By order of the Board of County Commissioners, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Casey R. Kozlowski, Kathryn L. Whittington, J.P. Ducro IV Lisa Hawkins, Clerk of the Board Publish: Gazette Newspapers 3/22/23 and 3/29/23 Please click below for RFPhttps://www.ashtabulacounty.us/FormCenter/Commissioners-5/RFP-Rebid-for-Internet-Service-Providers-189Please click below for Addendum No. 1https://www.ashtabulacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/6256/RFP-ADDENDUM-NO_-1 Publication Date/Time: 3/22/2023 1:20 PM Closing Date/Time: 4/3/2023 2:00 PM Return To Main Bid Postings Page