Fiber Optic Network Public Private Partnership Service

The government authority in Ventura, California seeks a partner for a fiber optic network public-private partnership service to expand business and residential broadband access. The buyer requires the vendor to leverage a 30-mile backbone fiber and conduit network to reach 49,000 serviceable locations lacking fiber options. The vendor must handle network construction, permitting, operations, maintenance, emergency repairs, 8-1-1 locate services, and management of leases, contracts, splicing, and utility pole agreements. Additionally, the scope includes network monetization, marketing, retail sales of symmetrical gigabit FTTP services, customer service, billing, network operations center support, and technical field work. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the vendor must perform work onsite. The buyer requests proposals to establish the budget, and vendors may submit responses digitally via email or online. Vendors must submit all questions no later than August 25, 2026.