Description
The State of New Mexico is seeking proposals for a statewide price agreement for broadband planning, grant writing, and infrastructure services. The selected contractors will provide services to support the expansion of broadband connectivity in areas of the state that are currently unserved by broadband. The services will include broadband planning, grant writing, and infrastructure solutions. The contractors will be required to propose maximum rates for their services, and the state will use these rates to negotiate contracts for specific projects. The contract will be for a period of four years, and the state may use the services directly or leverage them through grant or other broadband-related programs.
• Broadband planning services will include feasibility assessments, technical planning, and strategic planning.
• Grant writing services will include developing proposals for federal and other broadband infrastructure grant and/or loan funding opportunities.
• Infrastructure solutions will include fiber optics/cable solutions and wireless solutions.
• The contractors will be required to provide access to a broadband network, ensure network meets industry reliability standards, use existing infrastructure when appropriate for cost-savings, and apply for federal broadband infrastructure grant and/or loan funding opportunities.
• The contractors will be required to meet all applicable federal and state requirements for any portion of the project funded by federal or state sources.