The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking consultant services to develop an Architectural Readiness Assessment Plan for its broadband deployment plan. Consultant services must include, but not limited to:

Market and Economic Viability and Future Sustainability
Financial and Business Model, Design and Construction Cost for both hard wired and wireless including FAA requirements.
Identification of potential partners and recommendation to Tribe for possible partnership agreements and recommendation of operating systems
Network and Data Center Design Including Identification and planned expenses for utility poles, pole replacements, tower structure, assessment of necessary permits and integration with carrier partners
Operations and Maintenance Plan Including technological upgrade opportunities, operations management recommendations and preliminary cost and timeline for implementation.
Time frame for starting and ending consultation project
Statement regarding past work and support of Native American Tribes, or proof of Native Owned and Operated Business.

Deliverable must include written analysis with documented quantifiable and categorical variables. Consultant must adhere to all Tribal Laws unless otherwise granted a Tribal waiver.

Consultants bidding and winning this bid may continue to bid on other Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Broadband bids.

Bids must be sealed and may be received at any time but no later than 4:30PM on July 7th, 2023. Bids may be submitted certified mail or hand delivered to: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, 483 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA 02649. For additional information please contact the Mashpee Wampanoag TERO Office at 508-477-0208 Ext 175 or email to ellen.sharpe@mwtribe-nsn.gov

Preference is given to Qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Native Americans Act of 1934 (Title 25 U.S.C.) unless determined to be less qualified to deliver requested timely service.