Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City is seeking a vendor to provide a fiber optic network and broadband Internet service with best-in-class offerings—including an offer of at least 1 Gbps download and upload—that will, within two years of contract signing, be accessible to all premises in Scranton. The City’s goals are to establish a network that promotes the long-term economic and community interests of the City and end users by: 1. Providing 1 Gbps service using a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network to 100 percent of premises (residential and business), using technologies that allow scaling to higher speeds over time. 2. Providing the same services—with the same prices and plans—as the Proposer provides in other jurisdictions it serves 3. Minimizing cost to residents and businesses to connect to the network 4. Using underground facilities to the maximum extent that is practicable, understanding that aerial construction will predominate 5. Providing additional fiber to the City for noncommercial use as described more fully in this RFQ 6. Activating service in progressive phases but becoming available to 100 percent of premises within two years of contract signing 7. Using an installation, operation and maintenance methodology that maximizes dependability and resiliency 8. Complying with all applicable codes, City ordinances, and pole owner requirements and adhering to industry standards 9. Handling all end user customer service and maintenance
