Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Agency seeks to provide broadband connectivity to as many New Hampshire properties currently unserved at the least cost to the State. The scope of this project includes planning, construction, and installation of all necessary broadband infrastructure and equipment for providing access to broadband for Unserved Properties. Per CPF guidance, the program requires the project to be designed so that it reliably meets or exceeds 100 Mbps download speeds and between 20 Mbps and 100 Mbps upload speeds and be scalable to a minimum of 100 Mbps symmetrical for download and upload speeds. To accomplish these speeds, the project will prefer fiber-optic technology. Ongoing operations and maintenance of the system will be the sole responsibility of the selected Applicant. Additionally, any costs incurred for properties that do not meet the definition of Unserved Property, as defined by the State (refer to footnote 1, page 2) are not eligible to be covered by the State under this RFP.
