Eastgate is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for strategic broadband network engineering and deployment to improve broadband access for education, job creation, healthcare, and more in Trumbull County. It is Eastgate’s intent through this RFP for a third-party provider to expand Broadband Infrastructure, as hereinafter defined, to benefit Trumbull County’s residents, businesses, community institutions, government, and overall economic development, and catalyze local innovation. Eastgate further desires to create an environment that serves Trumbull County’s citizens’ current and future technology needs, and establishes a platform that supports and facilitates existing, as well as new ISP, telecom carrier, and data center services expansion into and throughout Trumbull County.
It is Eastgate’s preference that any response ensures that Trumbull County’s residents, businesses, and community institutions are provided with competitive, affordable, immediate, and long-term connectivity options. There is no preference for the type of broadband technology utilized. However, it must be capable of reaching at least 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds while being scalable to higher speeds in the long-term.
Any selected Respondent (“Awardee”) shall be responsible for the construction, where applicable, maintenance, and operation of the Broadband Infrastructure as part of this project and the associated backhaul connectivity. Parties replying to this RFP (“Respondents”) may propose a fiber-based, wireless, or hybrid solution for Eastgate’s consideration. Further, Respondents may propose a privately owned and operated network solution, or a combination thereof (i.e., a public-private partnership or “P3”). Eastgate will consider any reasonable and responsible proposal that addresses the priorities listed above and positions Trumbull County for the future.
Eastgate Trumbull County Broadband Deployment RFP Final 11-13-2024
Beginning Friday, November 15th, interested parties can submit a proposal to Mark Ragozine, Economic Development Program Manager at Mragozine@eastgatecog.org anytime before 2:00PM on January 8, 2025.