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Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-01

February 7, 2023

Underground Services for Customer Drop Extensions

The purpose of this RFP is to compile a list of approved contractors that NEK Broadband can provide to customers who require underground work performed in order to complete their broadband installation. Approved vendors will be working directly with the customer for scheduling and billing. 

RFP: Underground Services

Deadlines:

  • Questions are due by 2/15/23
  • Intent to Respond is due by 2/15/23
  • Proposal Submission Deadline: Rolling to 3/1/23

Filed Under: News, RFPs

Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-2

February 7, 2023

Permitting Services

This RFP shall be for a project or series of broadband network projects on behalf of NEK Broadband. Chosen provider will be supplying NEK Broadband with permitting services needed over the next 12 – 24 months with potential renewals.

RFP: Permitting Services

Deadlines:

Questions are due by 2/15/23

Intent to Respond is REQUIRED for this RFP, and is due by 2/15/23

Proposal Submission Deadline: Rolling to 3/1/23

Filed Under: News, RFPs

NEK BROADBAND ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

February 6, 2023

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont–NEK Broadband announced two new hires today:  Marc Hughes as the district’s Operations Project Manager, and Erik Townsend as the organization’s GIS Specialist and Project Manager. 

NEK Broadband is a Communications Union District (CUD) that includes every town in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, plus Wolcott. A community non-profit, the organization is working to bring reliable high-speed broadband to the region, and is planning to offer service in portions of 90% of its member towns by the end of 2024. The foundation, or “backbone” of this fiber-optic network is currently being built.

“Both Marc and Erik bring a high level of expertise to NEK Broadband,” said Executive Director Christa Shute. “Their decades of experience and perspective will be invaluable to the organization as we work to accelerate our delivery of high-speed internet to our communities.” 

Hughes spent nearly twenty-five years in Operations Management with Verizon Wireless and Unicel, serving states across the northeast.  An Army veteran and former E-3 Senior Airman in the 282nd Combat Communications Squadron, his technical training comes courtesy of the US Air Force Ground Radio School, and he brings over three decades of telecommunications experience to the organization. 

“I’m looking forward to bringing my skills to the NEK Broadband district,” said Hughes.  “I’m excited to work on bringing broadband to the underserved in the region.”

Erik Townsend comes to NEK Broadband with 15 years of GIS experience in the Natural Resources and Forestry professions, earning a Geographic Information Systems Professional Certification in 2015. As a native of the Northeast Kingdom, he is excited to be part of an organization whose mission is to help serve the community where he’s spent most of his life. Prior to becoming an employee, Erik was the district’s board member representing the town of Westmore where he is also a Lister, E911 Coordinator, and Tree Warden.

“I’m proud to be part of an organization bringing high-speed internet to the area,” said Townsend. “Bridging the digital divide is key to thriving rural communities, schools, and businesses.”

Residents of the Northeast Kingdom and Wolcott are encouraged to complete the form at get.nekbroadband.org to pre-order internet service and receive updates.

Filed Under: News, Newsletter Announcements, Press Releases

Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2022-14

December 2, 2022

Barton Electric Pole Inventory Services

NEK Broadband is seeking bids for the following RFP:

RFP: Pole Inventory Services

Deadlines:

  • Questions are due by 12/9/2022
  • Intent to Respond is due by 12/9/2022
  • Submission is due by 12/16/2022

Filed Under: News, RFPs

October 2022 Newsletter

November 17, 2022

October 2022

Filed Under: News, Newsletter Announcements, Press Releases

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

November 9, 2022

The NEK Broadband CUD will hold public hearings on Tuesday, November 15, and Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  Both meetings will be held at 6:00 PM (EST) via Zoom. These hearings will be held for public review and comment on the Draft Annual Report and Proposed 2023 Budget in compliance with (30 V.S.A. Chapter 082, § 3075) of the Vermont Statutes for CUDs.

Filed Under: Annual Reports, News, Press Releases, Upcoming Meetings

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Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-01

February 7, 2023

Underground Services for Customer Drop Extensions The purpose of this RFP is to compile a list of approved … read more about Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-01

Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-2

February 7, 2023

Permitting Services This RFP shall be for a project or series of broadband network projects on behalf of NEK … read more about Request for Proposal: RFP NEK2023-2

NEK BROADBAND ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

February 6, 2023

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont–NEK Broadband announced two new hires today:  Marc Hughes as the district’s Operations … read more about NEK BROADBAND ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

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