Broadband Enhancement Study

This contract calls for a comprehensive broadband enhancement study for Snohomish County, Washington, funded entirely with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) recovery funds. The selected vendor will map existing public and private broadband infrastructure, assess current speeds, identify unserved/underserved and affordability gaps, review successful broadband models, and develop implementation and funding recommendations to guide the county’s $5 million ARPA broadband deployment. The work must be completed within a one‑year base term, with an optional renewal extending to the end of 2024. The solicitation is open competition and the award was made to CBG Communications, Inc. • Scope includes asset mapping, speed analysis, needs assessment, model review, and a detailed implementation plan. • Deliverables: maps, reports, funding strategy, and final study compliant with the County’s CERB broadband checklist and ARPA requirements. • Funding: ARPA funds (no disclosed ceiling); vendor submits a lump‑sum “not‑to‑exceed” price proposal.