The selected proposer will be the On-Call Broadband Data, Planning, GIS, and Engineering Consultant to G/FLRPC whose duties shall include data collection and analysis, planning and feasibility analyses, GIS assistance and engineering services on an as-needed basis to enhance and support the G/FLRPC's activities and to assist with the implementation and execution of ongoing broadband projects and programs. The Consultant will be assigned discreet work tasks through a written request from the G/FLRPC Executive Director detailing the nature and timeline for the work to be performed. The Consultant is then expected to provide a Scope of Services agreement with cost for signature before any services are rendered. The G/FLRPC may use this agreement and assign work either in cooperation with area municipalities/counties for selected projects or to assist G/FLRPC staff with various broadband related projects, planning, and programming. No minimum amount of services shall be required under this contract, and there is no minimum guaranteed amount of work hereunder. The G/FLRPC allows themselves to award to one or more firms, based on best value, depending on how qualified one or another might be for a certain type of project. The agreement will establish an hourly rate schedule for services based upon assigned staff. The duration of the contract will be for a term of two (2) years with an optional renew clause for another two (2) years. These projects are state and federally funded and will be subject to the certifications and conditions thereby required. At all times the G/FLRPC reserves the right to terminate the agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Consultant, or in the event of non-performance, immediately terminate. Questions regarding these specifications shall be directed to Richard Sutherland, Executive Director, no later than 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February the 14th, 2024, by e-mailing to director@gflrpc.org. All questions must be submitted in writing. Responses to any questions will be provided by written addenda posted to the website at online . G/FLRPC reserves the right to award the Contract under this RFP to the firm(s) whose proposal best serves the interest of G/FLRPC. G/FLRPC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or part thereof, not considered to be in the best interest of G/FLRPC, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the proposals which is considered by G/FLRPC to be merely irregular, immaterial, or unsubstantial. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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