Request for Proposals for GIS Support for Gap Networks Grant Program

CLOSED - RFP No. 2024-MBI-02

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (“Mass Tech Collaborative” or “MassTech”) on behalf of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute ("MBI") is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for GIS Support for Gap Networks Grant Program (RFP No. 2024-MBI-02) to solicit responses from qualified contractors (“Respondents”) with experience in broadband data collection, analysis and mapping using GIS and other tools. Respondents will be competing against each other for selection to provide the services set forth herein (the “Services”). The submissions of all Respondents shall be compared and evaluated pursuant to the evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP, and a single Respondent may be selected.

MBI is seeking GIS Support Services to support the Gap Networks Grant Program related to the review, processing, analysis, and mapping of spatial data to ensure there is an accurate database of locations being evaluated and awarded under MBI's Program. This will include support during all phases of the Gap Networks Grant Program such as 1) quarterly application review periods, 2) project status tracking, and 3) reporting. 

There will be two rounds of grant applications for the Gap Networks Program. GIS support services will be needed from the deadline for submitting applications until the grant announcements are made for each round.

MBI will also require GIS services to support data coordination between the Gap Networks Grant Program and the forthcoming BEAD Challenge Process. 

Full details included in the Solicitation linked below.

Download Application Documents:

• Download RFP No. 2024-MBI-02 (PDF)
• Download 2024-MBI-02 Attachment C (XLSX)
• Download 2024-MBI-02 Amendment 1 (PDF)
• Download Questions and Answers Document (PDF)