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Request for Proposals for the Operation of the MassBroadband123 Network

CLOSED - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (“MassTech”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit responses from broadband network operators to operate, manage, market, maintain, and extend the 1,200 mile MassBroadband 123 Network (“MassTech Network”).  The MassTech Network is a state-owned, open-access, carrier-grade, middle-mile telecommunications network that became operational in early 2014. Following the selection of a preferred Respondent, MassTech will enter into a Network Operating Agreement (“NOA”) with the preferred Respondent (“Network Operator”).

The MassTech Network’s core objectives include: providing a high standard of service delivery, and continuing to evolve the MassTech Network and product and service offerings to meet the needs of the region; ensuring that the MassTech Network is highly reliable for users and minimizing network outages as these pose significant threats to public safety (e.g. emergency services communication outages), especially in areas where there is poor wireless service; providing affordable broadband access to end-users; utilizing the MassTech Network to serve as an engine for economic growth; maintaining broadband support to critical entities such as emergency services, healthcare, education, commerce, municipal fiber networks, and government services; and promoting MassTech Network expansion, including middle mile and last mile builds. 

Full details included in the RFP linked below.

Team Lead Cornell Robinson, proposals (at) masstech.org
RFP Issued June 30, 2022
Bidders’ Conference July 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST - View Video | Download Presentation PDF
Initial Questions Due August 1, 2022
Responses Posted

Responses to the initial set of questions (those submitted by 8/1) will be posted
by 8/10. Questions will be accepted on a rolling basis until 8/26. Answers to the rolling
questions (those submitted after 8/1) will be posted periodically.

Responses Due October 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST  (Amended 10/5/2022)
Anticipated Notification of Award November 30, 2022

Download Application Documents:

  • Download RFP No.2023-MBI-01
  • Download Bid Sheet
  • Download Draft Network Operator Agreement
  • Download Amendment 1 - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01
  • Download Amendment 2 - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01
  • Download Amendment 3 - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01
  • Download Amendment 4 - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01
  • Download Amendment 5 - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01
  • Download Amendment 6 - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01
  • Download Amendment 7 - RFP No. 2023-MBI-01
  • Download Questions and Answers 
  • Download Questions and Answers - Group Two 
  • Download Questions and Answers - Group Three
  • Download Questions and Answers - Group Four
  • Download Questions and Answers - Group Five
  • Download Questions and Answers - Group Six
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