Rural Broadband Platform
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Expected Start Date: June 1st, 2026
Expected Substantial Completion: June 19th, 2026
Expected Final Completion: June 30th, 2026
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Issuing Agency
Iowa State University
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Ames, Iowa seeks a vendor to deliver a rural broadband platform supporting applications such as agriculture, education, and renewable energy. The scope encompasses mounting multiple antennas, installing and aligning communication dishes, setting up an equipment cabinet, routing power, fiber, and Ethernet cables, and working closely with local stakeholders.
The project requires the replacement of the existing Aviat radio currently oriented toward the Gilbert Tower with a new Aviat radio. Vendors will be responsible for the provision and installation of Aviat radios, dishes, signal cables, and power cables at multiple fixed sites as well as one mobile site. The implementation is intended to enable cutting-edge broadband access in rural areas.
Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by April 16, 2026.
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This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.