Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Northampton, hereinafter referred to as “City”, is considering establishing Cityprovided/initiated Gigabit broadband services in order to achieve various economic and social benefits. Consideration for establishment of these distinct City-provided/initiated services includes the downtown, industrial, Florence downtown, Leeds, and other rural areas. In support of these considerations, the City of Northampton is seeking proposals from prospective contractors to execute a Broadband Market Study that will help inform the separate decisions whether to implement the distinct services of Cityprovided/initiated Gigabit broadband in Northampton, and if applicable, to develop a Feasibility Study for the recommended course of action that will maximize financial, economic, and social benefits to the City, the public, and the overall business community. Core to this project are the execution/development of a Market Analysis, and if applicable pending preceding findings as well as, with City input and approval, a Comprehensive Feasibility Analysis that assesses business models for service delivery, a recommendation, and a Strategic Business Plan. Ultimately, the deliverables of this project may be used by the City to generate a business case and benefits management plan that would inform decisions regarding the design, implementation, and operation of the distinct City-provided/initiated Gigabit broadband services.