CENTRAL NEW YORK REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NYS CONNECTALL MUNICIPAL INFRASTURCTURE PROGRAM CNYNET OPEN ACCESS FIBER NETWORK DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, and OPERATION SERVICES

This contract involves providing comprehensive telecommunications and broadband design, engineering, construction management, and operational services to support the development of a 275-mile fiber optic network across Central New York. The project is funded under the NYS ConnectAll Municipal Infrastructure Program and aims to enhance broadband access and infrastructure within Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego counties. The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board, in partnership with CNYNET, Inc., is seeking qualified firms with extensive experience in planning and executing large-scale, publicly sponsored community broadband projects. The contract duration is set for 16 months, with a project size estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. The solicitation emphasizes a focus on open access fiber network development, with no specific subcontracting goals for minority, women, service-disabled veteran, or disadvantaged-owned businesses. The response deadline is July 3, 2025, and interested firms can access the RFP details through the CNY RPDB’s website. The project underscores the importance of experienced firms capable of managing complex infrastructure projects within the specified counties, supporting regional efforts to expand broadband connectivity and digital inclusion across Central New York.