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6/11/24, 4:11 PM newspaper-text.html which such service will be provided, and a general plan for the construction of the necessary facilities. The description should further detail the infrastructure and technology necessary to build out the applicant's intended network. The description should detail the type of open access network that will be developed and how competitive companies can access the network. A description of what efforts or cooperation needed from the County to facilitate the efficient completion of the project, the intended cost to consumers of the final service offering, the anticipated revenue share between the county and operator, and the anticipated long- term operational needs and maintenance plan for the proposed high-speed broadband Internet network (50 points). 4. Anticipated timeline. Each SOQ must include an estimated timeline for the project. The timeline should clearly state the timeframes in which the applicant expects to complete all necessary construction and the timeframe in which the applicant expects to begin providing service to the designated unnerved and/or underserved broadband serviceable locations in the project area. If the project will be completed in phases or otherwise subdivided, the SOQ should clearly show each anticipated phase and the corresponding timeframe for completion. Schedule must show completion of work by June 2026 (10 points). 5. Comparable projects. Each SOQ must include a description of at least three (3) similar projects, either in -progress or completed, by the applicant that demonstrate that the applicant has the technical and operational expertise necessary to complete the proposed project. Such descriptions should include the location of the project, a brief description of the project, the number of current subscribers, the type of technology used in the project, the size and scale of the geographic area covered by the project, and a project reference that the County may contact. The references should each include the reference's name, title, email address, and phone number (20 points). 6. Cost analysis. Each SOQ should include an estimated time and materials cost proposal detailing the total anticipated cost of each element of the project. The cost analysis should clearly detail the anticipated expenditures of the applicant. A statement affirming that the applicant will cooperate in full with the County in its efforts to obtain additional federal and/or state funding in the upcoming BEAD application process (50 points). Civil Rights: The selection process shall be in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit statements in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Kittitas County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by electronically mailing Candie Leader at candie.leader@co.kittitas.wa.us or by calling collect 509-962-7523. SOQ Schedule: Below is a tentative schedule for the final selection. Anticipated Dates and Tasks July 18, 2024 Deadline for SOQ Submittals August 1, 2024 Selection of Firms to Interview August 15, 2024 Selected firm(s) identified September 3, 2024 BOCC Award of Contracts The above noted schedule is tentative and may be changed based on the number of statements received. Statements will be evaluated immediately with final selection targeted for mid -August 2024. AGREEMENT OF SERVICES: file://[C:/Users/rebecca.cruse.pw/Downloads/newspaper-text.html 2/3