FRBA

Florida Rural Broadband Alliance RFPs and RFBs
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Welcome to the Florida Rural Broadband Alliance (FRBA) project’s vendor information distribution center. On this page you will find active RFPs/RFIs/RFBs, which will be publicly posted for review and bidding.

FRBAs wireless broadband network project was awarded federal grant funding by the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), which was authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). We encourage you to check the FRBA web site for additional information about the project: www.weconnectflorida.com

FRBA’s NEW Ultra Capacity, Carrier-grade Next Generation /3 network is designed to provide ultra-high performance internet, audio, video, and compute power, rapid deployment reliable Carrier Ethernet solutions for Enterprise, ISPs, Government, Military, Cellular and Public Safety customers.

List of Current RFBs
Click each file to download RFB as a .pdf file, and the corresponding Pricing Worksheet as an .xls file:   

Please address any questions to Sabrina Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 863-385-4900.

Questions and Answers  

(update 12-12-11)

FRBA has received requests to make information available about potential partnering opportunities for responding to RFP #2011-08.  Any individual or firm looking to partner with others in submitting a proposal in response to the RFP should provide their contact information to Sabrina Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please be advised that this information will be compiled into a list and will be posted on the website for other potential applicants. 

(update 12-9-2011)

Project/Construction Management Deployment Engineering Services

RFP# 2011-08: Installation Services: Lines and Antennas, Equipment Installation, Pathing and Certification and Data Center Installation and Integration

FRBA hosted a Proposal Conference Call on 8 December 2011 from 2:00 to 3:20 pm. The recording includes the responses to all questions posed on the call. For access to the recording of the proposal conference call please dial 888-284-7564. Reference number = 270342