Renovation of a municipal facility in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation ("Corporation"), in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, seeks proposals from Eligible Entities to receive funding to design, and build broadband infrastructure projects ("Projects") in Project Areas in alignment with the US Department of the Treasury's ("Treasury") Guidance for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund ("CPF") and Rhode Island's Broadband Infrastructure Projects Program Plan ("Plan"). Following the criteria in the Plan, the Corporation has selected seven potential Project Areas, defined as "Project Area 1" (758 Eligible Locations), "Project Area 2" (523 Eligible Locations), "Project Area 3" (130 Eligible Locations), "Project Area 4" (299 Eligible Locations), "Project Area 5" (613 Eligible Locations), "Project Area 6" (560 Eligible Locations), "Project Area 7" (421 Eligible Locations). These Project Areas have a demonstrated need for affordable, high-speed broadband based on listening sessions, workshops, survey responses, speed test submissions, and other forums. Final day to Submit any Questions or Comments November 4, 2024 Questions, interpretations, or clarifications concerning this RFP should be directed by e-mail to RFP@commerceri.com no later than 11:59 pm on November 4, 2024. Rhode Island Commerce Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for not complying with the terms of this RFP. The Corporation will offer a Pre-Bid RFP webinar ("Pre-Bid Webinar") for interested parties and prospective Proposers.