Smith County hereby requests proposals for construction & operation of a world-class fiber optic network. Smith County’s primary objective in requesting said proposals is providing high-speed broadband service in areas of the county where said service is not otherwise available. See full REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Respondents to the RFP should indicate how they can meet the following objectives:
- Provide scalable gigabit high-speed broadband network connectivity to Smith County business and residential customers who do not have access to fiber enabled broadband services.
- Offer fiber-enabled Wi-Fi hot spots to the public at no charge at, or near, each of the following locations:
- Green Valley Church
- Cordell Hull WMA Parking Area
- Mt. Zion Church
- Flat Rock Church of Christ
- Union Heights Elementary School
- Providence Church
Interested parties must respond by providing the information listed below:
- A detailed overview of the entity
- A description of the company’s experience in providing high-speed networks, and the ability to provide the same
- A detailed plan for building a high-speed network in Smith County
- A description of how the entity will meet each of the County’s stated objectives
- A copy of the company’s two latest financial audits
- A detailed financing plan for the network construction
Sealed bid proposals must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., local time, March 14th, 2022. Sealed bid proposals should be sent to Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason.