Rural Broadband Platform
Location:
Ames, Iowa, United States
Posted on:
Deadline:
Summary:
Seeking a vendor to provide and install a rural broadband platform, including antennas, radios, and supporting infrastructure, to enhance connectivity for agriculture, education, and renewable energy sectors in Ames, Iowa.
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The government authority in Ames, Iowa seeks a vendor to deliver a rural broadband platform supporting applications such as agriculture, education, and renewable energy. The scope encompasses mounting multiple antennas, installing and aligning communication dishes, setting up an equipment cabinet, routing power, fiber, and Ethernet cables, and working closely with local stakeholders.
The project requires the replacement of the existing Aviat radio currently oriented toward the Gilbert Tower with a new Aviat radio. Vendors will be responsible for the provision and installation of Aviat radios, dishes, signal cables, and power cables at multiple fixed sites as well as one mobile site. The implementation is intended to enable cutting-edge broadband access in rural areas.
Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by April 16, 2026.
Best-fit vendors:
• Experience in rural broadband infrastructure projects
• Authorized supplier and installer of Aviat radios and equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work with government clients
• Capable of deploying solutions at multiple and mobile sites
• Presence or service capability in Iowa or the Midwest
