County of Escambia Sealed Solicitation
Title: PD 19-20.095, Escambia County Broadband Feasibility Study
Deadline: 10/20/2020 2:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Status: Awarded
Solicitation Number: PD 19-20.095
Description: Escambia County is seeking proposals for a broadband feasibility/engineering study. The purpose of this RFP is to provide the County with the information needed to analyze, select and implement the best solutions to improve broadband connectivity across our entire county so that our network(s) are an asset for community and economic development. The County recognizes reaching our goal may require a mix of technologies and phased build-out plans. Flexibility, ingenuity, and innovation along with a cohesiveness in design will be necessary to reach the ultimate goal of digitally connecting the County’s entities through a world-class, next generation network.
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Addition 1
Posted: 9/30/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum 1
Overview:
Thefollowing schedule shall be adhered to in so far as practical in all actionsrelated to this procurement:
| Meeting | Original | Revised |
| Mailing date of proposals | September 28, 2020 | No Change |
| Final Date for Questions | 5:00 p.m., CDT, October 7, 2020 | No Change |
| Date for Responses to Questions | October 12, 2020 | No Change |
| Receipt of proposals | No Change | |
| Proposal Review Meeting | ||
| Discussions / Selection Meeting |
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| Negotiations Meeting, if required |
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| Board of County Commissioners approval |
| November 17, 2020 |
Deadline: 10/20/2020 2:00 PM
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Addition 2
Posted: 10/8/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum
Overview: Questions must be received on or before 5:00 p.m., CDT, October 7, 2020, Addendum #2 is in response to the questions received by this date.
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Addition 3
Posted: 10/20/2020
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Committee to Review and Recommend to the Board on November 5, 2020.
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Addition 4
Posted: 2/25/2021
Type of Addition: Award Information
Overview: Awarded to Magellan Advisors, LLC
Amount: $187,200.00
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Question 1
Posted: 10/7/2020
Question: Is the County already engaged in any type consulting and/or engineering agreement related to broadband, technology, or city master planning? Has the County investigated any needs or use cases for specific "smart city" or IoT applications? Has the County deployed any "smart city" services or IoT application proojects or programs? Has the County pursued and/or been awarded any grants or funding dedicated to broadband development? Has the County performed or acquired data collection (LiDAR, or other) for any/all public RoW? What GIS (CAD, PDF, or other) data can the city provide? What is the existing GIS software and will any change need to be made? Are there special GIS requirements for the City? Has the County determined that it would prefer to soley own and operate and provide service, or is the County still open to other partnerships and business models? Would the County entertain coordinating or partnering with adjacent counties (in FL and/or AL)? Who does County currently use for internet access and connectivity? Has County already conferred with current local incumbent providers for a county-wide solution? What was the response? Are there any franchise or other legal requirements for City backbone or 3rd parties? Are there existing service contracts for City buildings? When do they expire? Does the County own or have access to any avilable conduits or fiber strands? What is the status of the relationship with the local predominant pole owner (likely Gulf Power)?
Response: Response is provided through Addendum #2.
Posted: 9/30/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum 1
Overview:
Thefollowing schedule shall be adhered to in so far as practical in all actionsrelated to this procurement:
| Meeting | Original | Revised |
| Mailing date of proposals | September 28, 2020 | No Change |
| Final Date for Questions | 5:00 p.m., CDT, October 7, 2020 | No Change |
| Date for Responses to Questions | October 12, 2020 | No Change |
| Receipt of proposals | No Change | |
| Proposal Review Meeting | ||
| Discussions / Selection Meeting |
| |
| Negotiations Meeting, if required |
| |
| Board of County Commissioners approval |
| November 17, 2020 |
Deadline: 10/20/2020 2:00 PM
Documents:
Posted: 10/8/2020
Type of Addition: Addendum
Overview: Questions must be received on or before 5:00 p.m., CDT, October 7, 2020, Addendum #2 is in response to the questions received by this date.
Documents:
Posted: 10/20/2020
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Committee to Review and Recommend to the Board on November 5, 2020.
Documents:
Posted: 2/25/2021
Type of Addition: Award Information
Overview: Awarded to Magellan Advisors, LLC
Amount: $187,200.00
Documents:
Posted: 10/7/2020
Question: Is the County already engaged in any type consulting and/or engineering agreement related to broadband, technology, or city master planning? Has the County investigated any needs or use cases for specific "smart city" or IoT applications? Has the County deployed any "smart city" services or IoT application proojects or programs? Has the County pursued and/or been awarded any grants or funding dedicated to broadband development? Has the County performed or acquired data collection (LiDAR, or other) for any/all public RoW? What GIS (CAD, PDF, or other) data can the city provide? What is the existing GIS software and will any change need to be made? Are there special GIS requirements for the City? Has the County determined that it would prefer to soley own and operate and provide service, or is the County still open to other partnerships and business models? Would the County entertain coordinating or partnering with adjacent counties (in FL and/or AL)? Who does County currently use for internet access and connectivity? Has County already conferred with current local incumbent providers for a county-wide solution? What was the response? Are there any franchise or other legal requirements for City backbone or 3rd parties? Are there existing service contracts for City buildings? When do they expire? Does the County own or have access to any avilable conduits or fiber strands? What is the status of the relationship with the local predominant pole owner (likely Gulf Power)?
Response: Response is provided through Addendum #2.