Jackson County Broadband Network Jackson Co, FL

The County is seeking a qualified Firm to design, install, operate, and maintain a broadband internet network to provide data services. The intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is for the County to select and enter into a contract with a qualified company/firm (“firm”) to design, install, operate, and maintain a network to provide broadband internet service to at least 98% of serviceable locations in Jackson County, FL. The County will provide funding assistance for startup costs that may include Wireless Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, UPS Installation Tower Lease, Marketing, and installation and purchase of communications equipment but will not provide any funding toward operations of maintenance of the facilities and broadband network. County seeks proposals from potential Firms who will use the County funds to construct and procure the network with a commitment to operating and maintaining the network, at their own cost and risk for at least five years.