DEADLINE: 25TH JUNE, 2024
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR ABIA STATE FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
1. INTRODUCTION
Abia State Government through the Ministry of Digital Economy and SME, invites expressions of interest from qualified entities for the development of fiber optic infrastructure across the state. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, improve internet access, robust broadband penetration and catalyze socio-economic development through a public private partnership (PPP) model.
2. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project involves the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of state-wider fiber optic infrastructure, including state metro backbone and last mile connectivity. The infrastructure will support high-speed internet access for residential, commercial, educational, and governmental entities.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
- Design and implementation of fiber optic backbone network.
- Deployment of last-mile connectivity solutions
- Operation and maintenance of the fiber infrastructure.
- Provision of internet services to end-users
- Collaboration with government agencies, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties are requested to submit the following:
1. Company profile and relevant experience
2. Financial capability statement
3. Technical proposal outlining the approach and methodology
4. Proposed PPP structure and business model
5. Any additional relevant information.
5. TIMELINE
EOI Submission deadline: all submissions must be made within two weeks from the date of this publication.
Submissions should be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Dig Once Implementation Council
Office of the Deputy Governor
Government House
Umuahia,
Abia State, Nigeria
Signed
Hon. Matthew C. Ekwuribe
Commissioner for Digital Economy and SMEs
Abia State
Secretariat, the Dig-Once Implementation Council
(DOIC)
