Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL LEADERSHIP: Working with the Broadband Taskforce, the consultant will help to clarify the leadership structure for the ongoing deployment by identifying the requisite stakeholders and resources that are required for best practice and effective planning and leadership. In addition, organizational recommendations will be anticipated to support the recommended management and deployment of the proposed solution design. This may include but not be limited to clarifying participants, roles, commitments, organizational structure (formal and informal), and making necessary recommendations to the Task Force and related stakeholders on resources and organizational structure necessary to support this initiative now and into the foreseeable future. 2. ACCESS PLAN: a. Technical Analysis: Building on the initial work of local providers’ assessments, the project effort will include researching and validating existing public and private sector internet infrastructure, technology, and assets within the County; develop an inventory and provide recommendations for expanding broadband services to residents and businesses. Identify potential network routes and interconnection points, existing and possible infrastructure recommendations to support and maximize service utilizing regional assets with an emphasis on identifying areas for funding priorities based on various demographic components for development.
