Basic Information

Reference Number

0000253346

Issuing Organization

Infrastructure Ontario

Owner Organization

Ministry of Infrastructure

Solicitation Type

RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

23-118

Title

Prequalification for the Satellite Broadband System Program

Source ID

PP.CO.ON.591493.C108771

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario

Description

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ISSUED FOR SATELLITE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI), has launched a competitive process, which is intended to select a qualified market proponent to deliver satellite internet service to the province. This will support improved access to high-speed internet via satellite service to unserved and underserved homes and businesses across Ontario.

As a first step in this competitive process, IO has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified Satellite Internet Service Providers (Satellite ISPs) based on their relevant capacity and deployment experience to deliver high-speed internet service through satellite.

Dates

Publication

2023/08/30 10:15:05 AM EDT

Bid Intent

Optional

Bid Intent DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2023/10/04 05:00:00 PM EDT

Question Acceptance DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2023/10/02 05:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing DateA - Latest Amendment

2023/10/25 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Jason Walker

416-459-4678

Jason.Walker@infrastructureontario.ca

Required Acknowledgement

Confidentiality Agreement

Interested Satellite ISPs must register with Merx and submit an executed Schedule 4 Confidentiality Agreement in order to be provided with full access to the RFQ documents and Background Information.

The executed Confidentiality Agreement must be submitted by e-mail, in PDF format, to Jason Walker (jason.walker@infrastructureontario.ca).

Please ensure the Confidentiality Agreement is executed by an individual with the authority to bind the Applicant.

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Envelope 1 - Technical Submission

Pricing

No pricing in this envelope

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

Refer to RFQ Schedule 2 Parts A and B for technical submission requirements.

Technical Submission include the following:

Schedule 3, Form 3-A - Applicant Form
Technical Submission file

Envelope 2 - Financial Submission

Pricing

No Pricing

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

Refer to RFQ Schedule 2 Part C for financial submission requirements.

Financial Submission include the following:

Schedule 3, Form 3-B - CFO Certificate Form
Overview of Financial Performance and Financial Strength
Financial Statements
Credit Rating Report(s)
Disclosure of any rating downgrades
Share Performance Report(s)
Financial Reference Letter

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