Eastern Shore Of Virginia Broadband Authority

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Buyer type:: Special District
Location:: Exmore, VA
Country:: US

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2026-004 Core Transport Gear RFP
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority is seeking bids for Ciena transport gear to augment its core backbone environment as part of its BEAD deployment. The procurement includes Ciena 8112 and 8114 equipment, optics, software licenses, power supplies, and three-year support and repair services. This is an Invitation for Bids for technology equipment, not a grant application, and responses are due September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
2026-004 Core Transport Gear
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority is seeking bids for Ciena transport gear to augment its core backbone environment as part of its BEAD deployment. The procurement includes Ciena 8112 and 8114 equipment, optics, software licenses, power supplies, and three-year support and repair services. This is an Invitation for Bids for technology equipment, not a grant application, and responses are due September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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City
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Exmore
County
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Northampton
Address
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4174 Lankford Highway
Phone Number
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(757) 414-0304
Zip Code
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23350
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Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Directors met to address various operational and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included system status updates on WiFi hotspots, residential broadband, the WISP EVPL program, the microcommunity program, and progress on USDA grants. The Board reviewed an organizational update and considered establishing a new bank account. A closed session was held regarding confidential proprietary information and trade secrets. Additionally, the Board reviewed proposed commercial internet rates and dedicated internet pricing structures.
Board of Directors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority Regular Meeting
Date: Mar 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed system status and build reports, including WiFi hotspots, residential broadband, and USDA grants. They considered and adopted resolutions related to USDA grant and contract designations for Bailey Neck, Mt. Nebo, Custis Neck, and Locustville projects, and authorized the Executive Director to execute BEAD contracts. Additionally, the board reviewed the FY25 audit report, approved FY26 budget amendments involving emergency locating services, vehicle procurement, and an organizational structure study, and discussed the adoption of the FY27 budget. Updates on the VATI project close-out and BEAD program milestones were also presented.

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Robert E. BridghamExecutive Director

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Matt ErtleNetwork Operations Director

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Eastern Shore Of Virginia Broadband Authority RFPs

2026-004 Core Transport Gear RFP

2026-004 Core Transport Gear

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Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority Regular Meeting

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Eastern Shore Of Virginia Broadband Authority RFPs

2026-004 Core Transport Gear RFP

2026-004 Core Transport Gear

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