Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Quincy, Office of the Mayor seeks to contract with a company to look for a qualified vendor to provide an Automated Open Access Platform that will play a crucial role in delivering a network that addresses specific objectives as defined in the Quincy Broadband Master Plan. The platform and all related hardware and software must be capable of supporting a minimum of one gigabit symmetrical active ethernet services to business and residential customers. While the primary focus of this platform is the delivery of internet services, the City recognizes the platform will be capable of delivering many diverse services. The City of Quincy is looking for a qualified Vendor to provide an Automated Open Access Platform that will play a crucial role in delivering a network that addresses the four objectives as defined in the Quincy Broadband Master Plan: • Improve the Affordability of Internet Access • Enable Competitive Internet Service Provider Options for residents and businesses • Pursue Infrastructure that will provide the needed speeds and reliability for 50+ years • Address the gaps in digital access and equity (Digital Divide) The platform and all related hardware and software must be capable of supporting a minimum of one gigabit symmetrical active ethernet services to business and residential customers. While the primary focus of this platform is the delivery of internet services, the City recognizes the platform will be capable of delivering many diverse services.
