When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 26, 2026.

It was issued by Bedford County Broadband Authority. The work is located in Bedford, Virginia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Internet service provider with broadband deployment and service delivery experience. Ability to provide reliable speeds of at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. Experience serving public sector or government authority contracts. Capacity to connect subscribers within 2,000 feet of the right-of-way with minimal installation charges. Regional presence or operational capability in Virginia.

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IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Bedford, Virginia, United StatesPosted: July 14th, 2026Deadline: July 31st, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Bedford, Virginia is requesting broadband services. The provider must deliver reliable service at required minimum speeds and limit establishment charges for eligible subscribers near the right-of-way.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide fiber infrastructure only; wireless solutions are not considered
Must meet or exceed 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds
Must provide three references for similar work
Must be authorized to transact business in Virginia
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella Liability
Must provide a propagation map derived from County E911 Address GIS data
Must complete project within 12 months of contract execution
Must provide post-closeout reports on passings and subscribers for two years

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue date: July 13th, 2026

Questions due: July 26th, 2026

Proposals due: July 31st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 26th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Bedford County Broadband Authority

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Bedford, Virginia is seeking a vendor to provide broadband services. The procurement is focused on delivering reliable internet access that meets service expectations for the jurisdiction.

The selected provider must ensure internet speeds reliably meet or exceed the federally mandated minimums, or 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds, whichever is greater. In addition, subscribers located within 2,000 feet of the right-of-way must not be charged for establishing service beyond a minimal standard installation fee.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 26, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Bedford County Broadband Authority. The work is located in Bedford, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Internet service provider with broadband deployment and service delivery experience
Ability to provide reliable speeds of at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
Experience serving public sector or government authority contracts
Capacity to connect subscribers within 2,000 feet of the right-of-way with minimal installation charges
Regional presence or operational capability in Virginia

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