RFP for Cellular and Wireless Action Plan (State Broadband Capacity Program Funds)

The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs is soliciting proposals under RFP BEA 2027-02 to secure a vendor for the development of a Cellular and Wireless Action Plan funded by the State Broadband Capacity Program. The project is structured into three primary phases: Stage 1A focuses on statewide demand assessment and stakeholder engagement; Stage 1B involves a detailed technical evaluation of existing infrastructure, including tower locations and statewide drive-testing; and Stage 2 integrates these findings into a comprehensive, visually engaging action plan to guide future investments. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price/Not-to-Exceed agreement with a performance timeline extending through October 2028, including key milestones such as an internal interim plan in April 2028 and a public comment period in the summer of 2028. Award selection is based on a 100-point scale, prioritizing the vendor's understanding of the scope and proposed approach, technical expertise in statewide connectivity planning, and knowledge of New Hampshire's stakeholder landscape. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 23, 2026, and must include a redacted version for confidentiality, a signed transmittal letter, a contractor data sheet, and a lump sum cost proposal. Compliance requirements include active SAM registration and adherence to federal funding certifications, specifically the CTR Ex E-3 telecommunications equipment prohibition. The evaluation process may also include oral presentations and reference checks to refine technical scores before the final selection of the highest-scoring vendor.