This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gauge the interest and capabilities of ISPs to partner with Lapeer County in delivering high-speed, reliable internet access to underserved areas within our jurisdiction. By leveraging a County owned Middle-Mile fiber optic infrastructure, we intend to extend broadband coverage to areas where residents, businesses, and public entities currently lack access to reliable internet services. The County seeks comment from last-mile providers who may be able to benefit from these types of networks. It also seeks to identify areas in which a public private partnership likely is required to spur the availability of required services. In areas requiring a public-private partnership, the County seeks to identify potential private partners with which it can work together to analyze the options for bringing service. By issuing this RFI, the County seeks to provide broadly the opportunity for companies to identify their interest in working creatively with Lapeer County, Michigan.
