Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners

The buyer is seeking proposals from Internet Service Providers to deliver broadband service in unserved/underserved regions of Ashtabula County, Ohio. The project aims to provide high-speed broadband to as many premises as possible, with a minimum of 100/20 Mbps service. The buyer will provide $2,497,161 in grant funding as an incentive, distributed over 7 years. Proposals should detail network design, coverage areas, service tiers, and pricing.

• 2/2/2025 - Written questions due
• 2/9/2025 - County responses shared
• 2/12/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 2/27/2025 - Notice of ISP Award

• Provide high-speed broadband service to unserved/underserved areas
• Deliver minimum 100/20 Mbps speeds, scalable to 100/100 Mbps
• Ensure 99.9% network uptime and <100ms latency
• Participate in Affordable Connectivity Program
• Deploy network infrastructure in specified investment areas
• Provide documentation of service availability to properties
• Comply with ARC grant requirements and federal regulations
• Coordinate implementation with County officials
• Submit regular reports on network performance and coverage
• Maintain service for 7-year contract period