NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FROM INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
Woodlands Development Group (WDG), Randolph County, WV is currently accepting proposals from internet service providers (ISPs) to operate and maintain an open access middle mile and last mile fiber optic network for use by residential and commercial customers, including other ISPs, along Rt. 33 in Randolph and Tucker Counties. The selected ISP will collaborate with the selected engineer to finalize the route, design the buildout, perform on-site analysis, obtain permits, complete environmental requirements, etc.
The selected ISP will individually be responsible for the operations and upkeep of the network and marketing and leasing services over the network once it is established and in operation. Negotiated revenue-share payments will be paid to WDG based on the contractual agreement with the selected ISP.
The selected ISP will not be eligible to respond to the Request for Qualifications for engineering services; however, they will be involved in the selection process.
This project is made possible through grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC Project #PW-20449) and United States Economic Development Administration (USEDA Project #01-79-15199).
A complete copy of the RFP is available online via the following websites:
Woodlands Development Group https://woodlandswv.org/resources/
Region VII PDC https://www.regionvii.com/resources.
Electronic proposals will be accepted until Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 3:00 pm EST. Please submit the information requested in the Request for Proposals to Woodlands Development Group c/o Dave Clark at [email protected] and Region VII PDC c/o Carrie Wallace at [email protected].
Dave Clark, Executive Director
Woodlands Development Group
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