Broadband Infrastructure Modernization Plan and Annual Impact Reporting Framework

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Position Description: The Contractor shall provide strategic, analytical, and advisory services to support Montgomery County Government (MCG) in evaluating and advancing its broadband, FiberNet, and supporting infrastructure ecosystem. The work includes data gathering, stakeholder engagement, and development of planning and reporting artifacts.

1)  Key Deliverables and Timeframes

Phase 1 – Project Initiation & Data Collection (Weeks 1–4)

•       Kickoff meeting and data collection strategy

•       Data request memorandum

•       Stakeholder identification and engagement planning

•       Up to 12 stakeholder meetings

Deliverables:

•       Data Request Memorandum

•       Stakeholder Engagement Plan

•       Initial Findings Summary

Phase 2 – Data Analysis & Documentation (Weeks 5–8)

•       Analysis of infrastructure, investments, and outcomes

•       Documentation of benefits and future needs

•       Comparative benchmarking

Deliverables:

•       Interim Findings Report

•       Cost/Benefit Analysis

Phase 3 – Five-Year Broadband Infrastructure Modernization Plan (Weeks 9–14)

•       Development of a comprehensive modernization strategy

•       Infrastructure, resilience, and funding analysis

Deliverables:

•       Draft Plan

•       Revised Draft

•       Final Plan (25–30 pages)

Phase 4 – Broadband Impact Report Framework (Weeks 12–16)

•       Development of KPI framework and reporting model

Deliverables:

•       Draft Template

•       Final Template (10–20 pages)

Required Skills:

·  The Contractor must demonstrate extensive experience in broadband infrastructure planning, public-sector telecommunications strategy, and financial analysis. Experience with Fiber networks, data centers, digital equity initiatives, and executive-level reporting is required.

·        Contract staff will work side-by-side with County staff to facilitate knowledge transfer