RFI - Fiber to Premises Network / DoIT

The City of Worcester, through its Purchasing Department, is issuing a Request for Information for a Fiber to Premises Network initiative under solicitation number BD-23-1172-PUR00-PUR01-131979, aimed at gathering market intelligence to support future infrastructure planning. This solicitation is open to the public and accessible via the official city website, with responses due by September 2, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The initiative seeks input from vendors and service providers on technologies, deployment models, and service capabilities necessary to deliver high-speed fiber connectivity directly to residential and commercial premises across Worcester, Massachusetts. Neither a set-aside classification nor a NAICS code is specified, indicating this is an open market inquiry without restrictions based on business size or type. All responses must be submitted electronically through the CommBuys platform, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Chris Gagliastro, Purchaser, from the City of Worcester. The project is scoped to serve the City of Worcester and its surrounding areas within ZIP code 01608, with performance expected to occur within Massachusetts. While this document is a request for information and not a formal bid or contract award, it provides critical insight into the city’s strategic direction for expanding broadband access and modernizing its digital infrastructure, setting the groundwork for a potential future procurement. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the full details on the open bids page to understand the scope and deliverables expected.