The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is seeking information from a diverse group of respondents on the viability of predefined project areas for the design of Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program project areas.
According to a request for information (RFI) released by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), BDO is seeking responses from “Internet service providers, local governments, nonprofits, broadband industry experts, potential applicants and subcontractors, and potential subcontractors of potential applicants.”
The collected information will help BDO determine the most efficient method of defining project areas for the BEAD program in its pursuit of universal service across the state.
Respondents must provide their viewpoint on the most effective geographic unit for defining project areas, the ideal size of predefined project area units for prospective subgrantees, other potential units unique to Texas and anything else that should be considered when designing units.
More detailed information about RFI No. 304-25-0026DAG, including all submission requirements and requests, can be found online. Questions regarding the solicitation are due via email at 2 p.m. Aug. 15. The closing date is 2 p.m. Aug. 29. Denise Gilmore is the point of contact for this RFI.
BDO previously requested information on broadband speeds and thresholds for determining funding eligibility after the Federal Communications Commission raised the national benchmark.
Broadband Office Seeks Counsel on Defining Project Areas
The Broadband Development Office is seeking expert viewpoints on the most effective method for defining project areas for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
