26-007 Purchase City of Commerce, Georgia Municipal Fiber Network Assets

The City of Commerce is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or licensed telecommunication companies for the acquisition and operation of its municipal fiber network. The network consists of approximately 20+ miles of fiber optic infrastructure, and the City seeks to divest ownership of this network to maximize value for taxpayers, ensure continued service and expansion of broadband for current customers and businesses, and encourage economic development and technology investment in Commerce. The selected vendor will be required to honor existing leases and service agreements, and preference will be given to proposals that include continued investment in network expansion and affordable service options for the City of Commerce. • The City owns and operates approximately 20+ miles of fiber optic infrastructure. • The City seeks to divest ownership of this network to maximize value for taxpayers. • The City seeks to ensure continued service and expansion of broadband for current customers and businesses. • The City seeks to encourage economic development and technology investment in Commerce. • The selected vendor will be required to honor existing leases and service agreements. • Preference will be given to proposals that include continued investment in network expansion and affordable service options for the City of Commerce.