DETCOG seeks to select a wireless internet service provider to operate, maintain, market, sell, and extend the broadband network services to homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions throughout the DETCOG region. Respondents that already receive federal or state grant funds for services in the DETCOG region may be disqualified. Key responsibilities of the network operator include: • Operate the new network and; assume all daily management and operational responsibilities of the service offering. DETCOG will offer to negotiate the maintenance and repair costs with the preference to WISP and DETCOG offering lower cost share. • Provide real-time access to certain records, maintain accurate and up-todate network documentation, and submit periodic reports about the new Network. • Maintain comprehensive audit documents about all financial and nonfinancial transactions arising from or in connection with operations and maintenance of the new network. • Prepare a network operations plan and periodic updates for DETCOG’s review.
