This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Adelanto, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

INTRODUCTION The City of Adelanto (City) is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data and competitive Proposals from qualified firms for the deployment and maintenance of a citywide Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) network. It is expected that users of the network will include residents, visitors, businesses and City operations. The City intends to select a qualified company through a two (2) step process as follows: Step 1: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Respondents to this RFQ will be required to submit their qualifications, experience, and technical competence to perform the services as outlined in this document. One or more Respondents who qualify in Step 1 will be eligible to receive and respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) in Step 2. Only those Respondents who are deemed qualified and responsive will be permitted to proceed to Step 2 and submit a proposal to the RFP. Those Respondents found not qualified or non-responsive will not be able to submit a proposal responsive to the RFP from the City. No contract negotiations or contract award will result from Step 1. Step 2: Respondents found qualified in Step 1 will be eligible to respond to the RFP in Step 2. Respondents will be given a deadline to submit a detailed proposal in response to this RFP that will include, but not be limited to, assessment and implementation, technical specifications, acceptance testing, detailed cost proposal, and other components as outlined in the RFP. The Respondent selected ("Selected Respondent") from Step 2 will enter into contract negotiations with the City for contract award. The purpose of this project is to close the digital divide by providing Free City-Wide WiFi to residents and businesses within the City at no cost to the constituents. The Scope of Services for this RFQ & RFP is attached hereto as ATTACHMENT A. The City plans to award a contract to the most qualified, responsive and responsible firm whose proposal represents the best overall value to the City based upon the evaluation criteria provided herein. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time