Fiber Optic Network Public Private Partnership

The City of Ventura is seeking qualified partners for a long-term public-private partnership to expand and operate a fiber-to-the-premises network, leveraging its existing 30.7-mile backbone to provide high-speed internet to 49,000 unserved locations.

City of San Buenaventura > Purchasing & Contracts Division


General
Open (open)
P-130000885
Sep 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 12, 2026 12:00 AM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
nsupan@cityofventura.ca.gov
501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA, USA
Description

The City of San Buenaventura (Ventura) is soliciting proposals for a long-term public-private partnership (P3) to expand and operate a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network. The City owns a 30.7-mile fiber backbone and conduit network and seeks to bring fiber competition to approximately 49,000 serviceable locations (90% of the City) that currently lack fiber options. The selected partner(s) will be responsible for network operations and maintenance, construction and permitting, retail marketing and sales, customer installation and repairs, billing and support, and providing two diverse 10 Gbps direct internet access feeds for City use. The City is open to negotiating a fair exchange for rights to fiber strands and conduit occupancy, including IRU fees, dark fiber leases, revenue share, or in-lieu payments. Proposals must address the response format, including background, financial health, partnership description, pricing, retail services, subcontractors, references, and required documentation. The contract will be awarded based on qualifications, references, and price/terms, with a total of 100 points.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD316Telecommunications Network Management Services
Smart Codes
fiber optic networknetwork operationspublic private partnership
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 12, 2026-Publication Date
Aug 25, 2026-Questions Due
Sep 16, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $10,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $10,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Professional Liability — $10,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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