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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />AGENDA STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA DATE: July 16, 2024 <br />ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize Issuing a Statement of Qualifications soliciting qualified <br />firms for the provision of high-speed broadband internet service in the <br />County using the BEAD Program. <br />BACKGROUND: Funding for deployment of high-speed internet (broadband) services <br />to unserved and underserved areas will become available through the <br />National Telecommunications and Information Administration <br />(NTIA) Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. <br />The US Treasury released the Notice of Financial Offering (NOFO) <br />which states the national guidance for BEAD. The State of <br />Washington's guidance and final project areas are still pending. <br />BEAD funding will require a 25% match, with exceptions for high - <br />cost areas as determined by the NTIA. Public Works is anticipating a <br />partnership with a provider, allowing the County to obtain match <br />funding. Public Works has been working with the County's <br />broadband consultant for development of this phase. Public Works is <br />now prepared to solicit for statement of qualifications from firms <br />qualified to perform the work. <br />INTERACTION: Public Works <br />RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Issuing a Statement of Qualifications soliciting qualified <br />firms for the provision of high-speed broadband internet service in the <br />County using the BEAD Program. <br />HANDLING: Return One original to Public Works <br />ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Statement of Qualifications; Statement of Qualifications <br />LEAD STAFF: Josh Fredrickson, Director <br />