Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), on behalf of Medina County, is seeking proposals from contractors to build out high-speed broadband internet in two (2) communities. The proposed project will increase access to high-speed broadband internet to Villa d’Alsace in Castroville and Lake Shore Estates in Lytle. Both project areas have access to only DSL service over outdated AT&T copper infrastructure and fixed wireless broadband and satellite internet. These do not have the capability to meet FCC baseline standards of speed, capacity and reliability. In addition to outdated infrastructure, these areas were developed without further consideration for telecommunications in the underground utility infrastructure. Medina County will oversee the installation of fiber optic cable and support structures to provide high-speed internet access. This will provide broadband service to over 250 homes in these two (2) communities. The County is seeking to contract with a supplier (Bidder) to construct a fiber to the premise network for the homes in these communities under the supervision of the AACOG and Medina County. Contractors must follow U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Standard Terms And Conditions For Construction Projects, Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 Public Works and Economic Development Facilities and Economic Adjustment Assistance Construction Components, dated March 22, 2021.
