Pipers Gap Fiber Broadband Project Services

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Hillsville, Virginia, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 21st, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Hillsville, Virginia seeks vendors for a fiber broadband project, including construction of 8.2 miles of fiber and connection of 402 units, aiming for reliable high-speed internet access.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide a minimum of 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speeds
Must demonstrate technical and legal capacity to operate
Must provide a fiber maintenance plan proposal
Must provide references from jurisdictions currently served
Must comply with Virginia Code 56-575.4
Must sign a Notice of Federal Interest before construction commences
Must provide six original proposals and one electronic copy
Must submit proposal in a sealed container

BUDGET

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$1,223,186

TIMELINE

Early April 2026: County issues RFP/RFQ through advertisement.

Mid-April 2026: Formal responses due to RFP/RFQ.

Late April 2026: Staff & Project Team Review.

Early May 2026: Committee recommends preferred respondents to the County Supervisors.

May/June 2026: Board of Supervisors review & approval of partnership.

June 2026: Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed.

Issuing Agency

County Of Carroll, Virginia

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Hillsville, Virginia is soliciting vendors to provide services for the Pipers Gap Fiber Project. This initiative involves the construction of over 8.2 miles of new fiber infrastructure, connecting 402 serviceable units. The objective is to offer affordable and reliable broadband access to the local community, supporting a minimum service level of 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speeds, with higher speeds being highly desirable.

Interested partners are asked to provide detailed descriptions of customer equipment, anticipated monthly rental costs, charges for standard installations, and any other fees associated with initial service connections. The project includes negotiating franchise agreements that will enhance the county's appeal to new businesses and entrepreneurs, recognizing quality broadband as a key factor in location decisions.

Vendors should be prepared to deliver service-oriented broadband infrastructure and demonstrate the ability to support both residential and business users with consistent, high-quality connectivity.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.