North East Hamilton EEZ Public Wifi Service

1.1  BEDC is requesting proposals from qualified firms to create a public and a private wireless (Wi-Fi) network within the North East Hamilton (NEH) Economic Empowerment Zone (EEZ).

1.2  The scope of services includes the following:
1.2.1.1   System design.
1.2.1.2   Equipment and licensing provision.
1.2.1.3   Internet Service identification and/or provision.
1.2.1.4   Installation.
1.2.1.5   System monitoring, maintenance and upkeep.
1.2.1.6   Propose plans to recover monthly costs of Internet service and maintenance/technical support.

1.3  As identified in the Coverage Area Map (Appendix A), the BEDC has identified a priority project area (outlined in red) where the provision of Wi-Fi is the focus of this Request for Proposals. The system is expected to provide a strong signal to the outdoor areas of the entire coverage area.

Vendor proposals must be submitted by 5:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2020. Proposals received after the deadline will be deemed non-compliant and will not be considered.

3.1 Proposals may be submitted via email to dhunt@bedc.bm, with a copy sent to rlambert@bedc.bm. Emails that contain RFP proposal submissions should contain
the following information in the subject line: “NEH EEZ Public Wi-Fi Service RFP – <Company Name>”.

Bermuda Economic Development Corporation
www.bedc.bm
Sofia House, 48 Church Street, Telephone:(441) 292-5570
Hamilton HM11, Bermuda Fax: (441) 295-1600

3.2 Proposals may also be mailed, or hand delivered to the following address:
Bermuda Economic Development Corporation
Sofia House
48 Church Street
Hamilton HM 12
Bermuda
Attention: D. Hunt

3.3  All proposals and accompanying materials shall become the property of the BEDC upon receipt and will not be returned.

3.4  All conditions contained within this RFP shall be considered accepted by vendors that participate in this solicitation.

3.5  All information submitted with the RFP will be kept confidential. The BEDC is not obligated to award orders or contracts to vendors that participate in the RFP
process.

3.6  Provisions of this RFP and the contents of the successful proposal may be included in the final contract.