Fiber-to-the-Premises Network Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
Questions regarding specifications or terms must be submitted by August 26th, 2026.
Proposals must be delivered no later than 5:00 PM, September 2nd, 2026.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
The City Of Worcester
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking information from vendors capable of providing a reliable, resilient fiber-to-the-premises broadband network throughout the city. The network is expected to serve residents, businesses, schools, nonprofits, municipal facilities, and other community anchor institutions with symmetrical gigabit speeds of at least 1 Gbps, scalable capacity, and service-level agreements guaranteeing at least 99.95% uptime.
The initiative is also intended to increase broadband adoption among low-income households, seniors, disadvantaged populations, and individuals facing cost, equipment, or awareness barriers. Vendors should be prepared to support low- or no-cost service tiers, equipment distribution, digital literacy programs, and multi-gigabit connectivity for institutions such as schools, libraries, and public housing.
The network should incorporate redundant paths and robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities to minimize single points of failure. Proposals should also uphold net neutrality principles and provide open, nondiscriminatory access for all users and network providers.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 26, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by The City Of Worcester. The work is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Fiber broadband network operators and telecommunications infrastructure providers
- Experience designing and managing redundant municipal or community-wide fiber networks
- Demonstrated ability to deliver symmetrical gigabit and multi-gigabit services with stringent SLAs
- Programs supporting affordable broadband, equipment access, and digital literacy
- Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, resiliency, and network operations capabilities
- Commitment to open-access and net neutrality principles
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